The Hindu 16.05.2013
Unauthorised slaughter houses raided
70 kilos of meat for unauthorised slaughter
Health sleuths from the Madurai Corporation swooped on meat stalls in the city on Wednesday and seized 70 kilos of meat earmarked for unauthorised slaughter.
During surprise checks at K.K. Nagar, Anna Nagar and Teppakulam, the team noticed animals being slaughtered on the premises of private meat shops instead of the Corporation slaughter house.
“There are certain rules to be followed for slaughter of animals. Only the Corporation slaughter house at Anupanadi can be used and if it is done elsewhere, the Corporation will take action against erring owners in the interest of public health,” said City Health Officer (CHO) V. Yashdha Mani, who led the crackdown.
Dr. Mani said that the inspection was carried out on the basis of complaints received from the public.
“Slaughtering has to be done under the supervision of sanitary inspectors. The age and weight of the animals will have to be ascertained before slaughter,” she added.
The Corporation has warned that the raids will continue and action will be taken against erring meat stall owners in Madurai.
