Hyderabad, Aug. 13 -- The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has ordered the closure of all cattle slaughterhouses and retail beef shops within its limits on August 15 and 16, 2025, owing to Independence Day and Janmashtami celebrations.

The GHMC Commissioner, RV Karnan, issued a notice under Section 533(b) of the GHMC Act, 1955, requesting the police commissioners of Hyderabad, Cyberabad, and Rachakonda to ensure cooperation in enforcing the order.

In the issued notice, the GHMC Commissioner wrote, "Slaughterhouses and retail Beef Shops on 15-08-2025 & 16-08-2025 on account of Independence Day & Janmastami Serving Notice U/s. 533 (b) of the GHMC Act, 1955-Regarding.

(Issued under Section 533 (b) of GHMC Act, 1955)"

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