Hyderabad, Feb. 4 -- The Telangana High Court on Tuesday, February 3, directed the state government to formulate a uniform policy regulating the sale of meat and non-vegetarian food within 100 metres of temples, educational institutions and hospitals, citing concerns related to public sentiment, hygiene, traffic management and law and order.

Justice B Vijaysen Reddy issued the directions while hearing a writ petition filed by a Hyderabad-based restaurateur, Bipin Ramdas, who alleged harassment by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) and police officials.

Petitioner alleges selective targeting

The petitioner alleged that his restaurant was being selectively targeted despite several similar establishments operating in the s...