Shillong, Feb. 13 -- Authorities in Meghalaya's East Khasi Hills District prohibited bull and animal fights, following reports of illegal wrestling being organised during local festivals and fetes, officials said on Thursday.

District Magistrate of East Khasi Hills District R.M. Kurbah in an order said that any violation of the prohibitory order, imposed under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), would be strictly dealt with as per legal provisions.

The District Magistrate said that if this rampant holding of bull's fight or animal fight is allowed, it will Violate Section 11 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960.

She said that it has been brought to the notice of the district authority that there i...