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After UP's ban, Haryana and Jharkhand want to shut down slaughter houses

Yogi Aditynath in line with BJP's manifesto, seeks action only against illegal meat shops: Govt

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Yogi Adityanath during the oath-taking ceremony in Lucknow. Photo: PTI

BS Web Team New Delhi
Taking a leaf out of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's book, Jharkhand government on Monday asked closure of illegal slaughter houses within 72 hours. The step was taken keeping in view the overall public order, safety and health of the general public, an official release said.
 
Haryana too is in no mood to be left behind in the race of 'gauraksha' movement. The state government has decided not to issue licenses to slaughterhouses anymore. Haryana Cow Protection and Enrichment Unit (HCPEU) president Bhani Ram Mangla said it