Mumbai: In defiance to a 4-day ban called for by the BMC on sale of meat in Mumbai, Shiv Sena and MNS activists on Thursday put up stalls to sell meat in Dadar market.
The activists were later detained by the Mumbai Police.
The BMC has imposed a four day ban on the sale of meat in Mumbai during the Jain fasting period. The ban covers mutton and chicken, and excludes fish and eggs. It also extends to private businesses selling raw meat.
As per the BMC orders, all the meat and poultry shops have been directed to remain closed on September 10, 13, 17 and 18.
While Shiv Sena and MNS are against the four-day meat ban, BJP has demanded an eight day ban. Shiv Sena Chief Uddhav Thackeray wants the ban on the sale of meat to be revoked.
The Jain community will be observing Paryushan from September 10-17.
(Agencies)
