Gangtok, February 21 Officials from the Sikkim government's Ecclesiastical Department conducted inspections in the state capital, Gangtok, and surrounding areas on Saturday to enforce a ban on animal slaughter during Buddhist holy days, officials said.
The inspection team, led by Joint Director of the Ecclesiastical Department, Unhen Tshering Bhutia, visited several shops to ensure compliance with the officially announced ban on animal slaughter.
This initiative follows an official circular calling for strict adherence to the prohibition across Sikkim during the specified period.
During the visits, the officials interacted with shopkeepers and members of the public, monitoring compliance with the directive and raising awareness about the importance of observing the holy days in accordance with the State's religious traditions and cultural values.
Business establishments were also requested to provide full cooperation in implementing the notification.
According to the circular issued last week, the holy days of the first Tibetan month – including Chothul Dawa (1st to 15th day) and the 30th day (Nangang) – will be observed from February 18 to March 3, and again on March 18.