MARGAO
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has assured the Muslim community from Goa that the government will lend all help and assistance for the community to observe Qurbani on July 21, 22 and 23.
This assurance was handed out to BJP leader and Chairman of Goa Haj Committee, Sheikh Jina on Monday after leaders of the party minority wings called on the Chief Minister on Monday.
Jina told the media that the Chief Minister has issued instructions to the Director, Animal Husbandry and the top brass of the Goa police to ensure that Qurbani goes on smoothly in the state during the three days.
Given that the community is required to procure the cattle from the neighbouring state of Karnataka, Jina said the Chief Minister has instructed the Animal Husbandry Director to draft and issue an NOC, promising to speak to the concerned minister in Karnataka to pave way for the transport of cattle into Goa for Qurbani.
The Goa Haj Committee Chairman further informed that cattle slaughtered and offered as Qurbani near the borders areas will be permitted to brought into the state. He said the cattle brought into the state will be taken to the Usgao Abattoir to perform Qurbani.
