Sindh govt bans publicity for animal hide collection on Eidul Azha

The Sindh government has released a formal code of conduct for the collection of sacrificial animal hides during Eidul Azha by introducing stringent regulations to ensure order, transparency, and security during the religious occasion.

According to an official notification issued on Thursday, organisations and individuals must obtain prior approval from the respective Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner before engaging in hide collection activities. 

It said that only registered welfare organisations, madrasssahs, and charitable institutions will be eligible to collect skin and other hides of sacrificial animals.

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The notification makes it clear that banned organisations are strictly prohibited from participating in any hide collection efforts. Additionally, the government also barred the setting up of the collection camps and the display of banners in both public and private spaces.

To avoid inconvenience for the public, the authority ordered that the use of loudspeakers, flags on buildings, and other forms of visual promotion be banned across the province.

These measures aim to maintain public order and prevent misuse of religious event.

Arm licenses will be revoked on Eidul Azha

In a further security measure, the government announced that all arms licenses will be suspended from the 10th to 12th of Zil Hajj, with all existing weapon-carrying permissions temporarily revoked during this period.

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To ensure strict implementation of the code of conduct, local Station House Officers (SHOs) have been empowered to take immediate action against any violations.

The government’s move is part of broader efforts to streamline hide collection practices and prevent exploitation of the process by unauthorised or unlawful entities.