Swine fever in Mizoram : Pork sale under scrutiny
Source: The Sangai Express
Aizawl, April 02 2013:
In the wake of swine fever spreading in and around Aizawl, Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Aizawl Sadar Sub Division, Aizawl here has imposed certain restrictions on sale of pork in the market and related activities.
According to the imposed restriction, butchers are not allowed to sell pork infected with fever.
Moreover, those who are to sell pork shall have to possess Acknowledgement from Local Council/Village Council and Vety Director, along with certificate on the health of their pigs.
In case of any death of pig due to swine fever, the owners are to bury them immediately with the acknowledgement of their respective Local Council/Village Council.
The restriction is being made following the direction of Director of AH & Vety Deptt.
vide No..D30017/1/99-DTE (AH&Vety) on March 22, 2013 .
The Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Aizawl Sadar Sub Division, Aizawl has imposed the restriction in exercise of his power under Section 144(4) of G.P.C.(Act II of 1973) .
The restriction will be effective for two months from the date of notification, within which any violator of the restriction shall be punished as per the above-mentioned law, reports NNN.