Jammu District Magistrate restricts animal use for transport between 12 noon and 3 pm due to heatwave, citing animal welfare laws.
Jammu District Magistrate has restricted animal use for drawing vehicles/carrying loads between 12 noon and 3 pm due to high temperatures, citing potential injuries/deaths. This decision is based on the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (1960) and Prevention of Cruelty to Draught and Pack Animals Rules (1965). The order is in effect for two months or until rescinded; it follows a heatwave alert from India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting heatwaves across India in June.
May 29, 2024
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