The political mercury has become hot due to a statement by Rajeshwar Singh, the status of Uttar Pradesh government. Speaking in Kushinagar district on June 5, he said that all of us have to take a pledge on the birthday of Maharaj Ji (CM Yogi) that no animal which is banned, has to be cut. There is a banned animal- cow mother… and we have to protect the cow mother. We will not allow any big animal to be cut off.
Minister Rajeshwar Singh said in a warning tone that Bakrid is coming. During this time we will not let Muslims cut cows. If banned animals are cut, then Muslims will also be cut and blood stream will flow in Kushinagar.
Actually, Rajeshwar Singh’s gesture was about Bakrid that in which the sacrifice of the goat is sacrificed. Regarding this, he bluntly said that under no circumstances will the banned animal be sacrificed. However, the police-administration is also alert about this. The police has made it clear that the sacrifice should not be given in a public place and the banned animal should not be killed. Strict action will be taken against the person working against the rules.
UP DGP instructions regarding Bakrid
Uttar Pradesh DGP Rajiv Krishna issued extensive instructions to convince Bakrid in a peaceful and safe manner in the entire state. According to these instructions, extensive preparations and action have been taken by the UP Police. According to the press release, the UP Police has implemented a multi -faceted strategy, focusing on preventive measures, community participation and hard vigilance. To prevent the beginning of any new tradition, police stations have reviewed their festival registers in depth.
Meetings have been held with religious leaders, peace committees, civil security personnel and prominent citizens in coordination with local magistrates and other concerned departments to promote excellent coordination and dialogue. No new tradition related to sacrifice has been allowed.
The sacrifice of banned animals is being strictly banned. In addition, coordination has been established with the municipal corporations and other related departments for proper disposal of remains after the sacrifice. The police have listed all Eid-ul-Azha programs and hotspots. Additional police, PAC (Provincial Armed Constable) and Home Guard forces have been strategically deployed under the leadership of gazetted officers under zone or sector schemes.
Santosh Singh’s report from Kushinagar