<p>The BBMP has banned animal slaughter and meat sale in the city on October 2 in the wake of Gandhi Jayanti. </p><p>The BBMP’s animal advisory division has issued the order to this effect. </p><p>BBMP data shows the city has nearly 3,000 licensed meat shops and three authorised slaughterhouses. </p><p>However, the figures are unlikely to match with the ground realities as illegal shops also function in the city. </p>
<p>The BBMP has banned animal slaughter and meat sale in the city on October 2 in the wake of Gandhi Jayanti. </p><p>The BBMP’s animal advisory division has issued the order to this effect. </p><p>BBMP data shows the city has nearly 3,000 licensed meat shops and three authorised slaughterhouses. </p><p>However, the figures are unlikely to match with the ground realities as illegal shops also function in the city. </p>