India, Jan. 29 -- Authorities in Assam's Tinsukia are facing demands for stricter monitoring of meat, poultry, egg, mutton, and pork shops across the district. Social and civic organisations, along with residents, are calling for enforcement of regulations.

The demand covers both licensed shops and unregulated sales on footpaths, streets, makeshift stalls, weekly markets, labourers' lines, villages, and rural areas.

Residents allege that open meat sales in public spaces violate existing rules and regulations, potentially exposing consumers to health risks.

"Meat is being sold openly without basic hygiene, veterinary checks, or proper storage," said a concerned citizen. "This is a silent threat to public health."

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