Hubballi: Vishwa Prani Kalyana Mandali has urged state govt, Dharwad district administration and police department to take strict precautions against animal sacrifice during Sri Holeyamman Devi Jatra at Tabakada Honnahalli village in Kalghatgi taluk from Nov 8 to 12.
Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Mandali president Dayananda Swamiji sought strict enforcement of the Karnataka Prevention of Animal Sacrifices Act, 1959, its 1963 rules and 1975 amendment, and the Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Act, 2020. He claimed the organisation had prevented the sacrifice of more than 4 crore animals through widespread public awareness. Stay updated with the latest Hubballi news.
He said millions of animals continued to be sacrificed at thousands of locations across the country every year. Dayananda Swamiji said temples should remain divine spaces rather than become slaughterhouses. He called for joint efforts by temple management committees, devotees, society and govt to foster non-violence, compassion, love and humanity. Berulal Jain, Sunandadevi Pattva and Tejraj Jain were among those present. Download the TOI App.