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West Bengal tightens cow slaughter enforcement with new fitness certificate rules
Politics
Published on 14 May 2026
Slaughter needs proof the animal is over 14
West Bengal has reinforced its ban on cattle and buffalo slaughter, requiring sellers to provide a fitness certificate verifying the animal is over 14 years old or permanently incapacitated. Slaughter will be allowed only at designated municipal facilities. Officials say violations can lead to jail time or fines, tightening enforcement across the state.
- Cattle and buffalo slaughter is reaffirmed as banned
- Fitness certificates required for animals over 14 or permanently incapacitated
- Slaughter permitted only at designated municipal facilities
- Violators face jail time or fines
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