MCD to investigate illegal slaughter houses near airport

New Delhi: A day after the bird hit ruckus at the IGI Airport involving an Air Mauritius flight, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi ordered an inquiry today following reports of illegal slaughtering around the airport.
Vijender Gupta, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the MCD, said that such reports had been received earlier as well. He added that the final report and action plan will be decided on Monday when the report is submitted in MCD, and strict action will be taken against defaulters.
MCD officials say there have been reports of illegal slaughtering from Chhawla village near Najafgarh. The Delhi Cantonment area till Lajwanti Chowk and to the Jail road area have been identified as possible areas.
The Veterinary Director has been instructed to submit a report within three days and fix accountability on concerned officers of the area in case such activities are found. Gupta said that the MCD has also written to the Airport Authority of India for help on the matter, in case they are aware of such activities.
25/07/08 Delhi Newsline

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Categories: Airports Jul 2008, Safety Jul 2008