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Sindh government restates guidelines on Eid ul Adha, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the code of conduct.

Government of Sindh issues guidelines for skin gathering process

Sindh Government Makes Strict Guidelines for Sacrificial Hide Collection during Eid-ul-Adha

The Sindh government has announce ed a detailed code of conduct for the collection of sacrificial animal hides during Eid-ul-Adha, aiming to establish a regulated and authorized collection process. Below are the essential points and restrictions outlined in the code.

Authorized Organizations

Only registered charities, madrasas, and philanthropic organizations are permitted to collect hides from sacrificial animals. To participate, these organizations must obtain prior approval from the respective Commissioner or Deputy Commissioner.

Prohibited Activities

The government has banned any collection camps and the use of banners for hide collections in public or private spaces. Additionally, the use of loudspeakers and flags on vehicles and buildings for announcing hide collection is prohibited.

Guidelines and Restrictions

  1. Permission Requirement: Hide collection without prior authorization from Commissioners/Deputy Commissioners is strictly prohibited.
  2. Legal Action: Violators will have their hides seized by the District Administrations and may face legal repercussions.
  3. Security Measures: All arms licenses have temporarily been suspended during the Eid period to maintain security.
  4. Enforcement: Local law enforcement agencies have been instructed to perform spot checks and may support district administrations during site inspections.

These measures have been implemented to ensure public safety and order during the religious celebration.

[1]: [Commissioners/Deputy Commissioners]. (n.d.). Government of Sindh, Pakistan. Retrieved from https://www.sindh.gov.pk/?cat=8[2]: [National Counter Terrorism Authority] (2022, August 17). Counter-Terrorism Awareness Notice - Hide Collection during Eid-ul-Adha 1443 AH. NACTA, Government of Pakistan. Retrieved from https://www.nacta.gov.pk/displayEnumerable?ID=07bf8675-531c-4bd7-a9be-16497b3584e4[3]: [Key Information on Banned Organizations]. (n.d.). Government of Sindh, Pakistan. Retrieved from https://www.sindh.gov.pk/key-information[4]: [Prohibition on the Use of Loudspeakers] (2020, December 22). Government of Sindh, Pakistan. Retrieved from https://www.sindh.gov.pk/order-re-prohibition-on-the-use-of-loudspeakers-and-sound-systems-in-favor-of-religious-harmony-for-the-period-from-25-dec-2020-to-30-dec-2020[5]: [Section 188 of the Pakistan Penal Code] (2020). Pakistan Government. Retrieved from https://www.pakistani.org/pakistan-laws/sections-of-pakistan-penal-code-1860/section-188/

  1. In the wake of the strict guidelines enforced by the Sindh Government, political debates have arisen regarding the role of policy-and-legislation in regulating religious practices like the collection of sacrificial animal hides during Eid-ul-Adha.
  2. As the government cracks down on unauthorized hide collection and prohibits activities like the use of loudspeakers and collection camps, general news outlets have started reporting on the position of various political parties regarding these regulations, with some expressing concerns about potential infringements on religious freedoms.

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