GHMC gears up to curb illegal slaughtering

GHMC Commissioner Dr. B. Janardhan Reddy has directed all the officials of the Veterinary Wing to prepare an Action Plan to curb illegal slaughtering in the GHMC limits. He instructed the officials to keep a strict vigil on all slaughter houses in the city.

The GHMC Commissioner held a detailed review meeting on Veterinary and Entomology along with Additional Commissioner (H&S), Chief Veterinary Officer, Chief Entomology and senior officials of the said wings at GHMC Head Office on Saturday.

Dr. Janardhan Reddy directed the Chief Veterinary Officer to take up zone-wise registration of pet dogs and animal breeders. He said steps should also be taken for optimal functioning of slaughter houses. He said incentives could be given to the mutton and chicken shops who are maintaining proper hygiene and running their businesses according to the GHMC norms. (INN)