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Permission granted for religious animal slaughter at 109 designated locations for Bakri Eid: BMC
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation announced permission for religious animal slaughter at 109 designated locations across Mumbai for Bakri Eid, to be sought between May 28 and May 30 via the MyBMC app. Buffalo and goat markets will operate at Deonar abattoir from May 17 to May 30, with buffalo slaughter restricted to Deonar. The city will deploy security, sanitation, health and crowd-management measures, including a 24x7 control room and extensive staffing.
Why It Matters
This decision shapes the management of a religious festival in Mumbai, balancing religious practices with public health, safety and logistics.
Timeline
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Security arrangements for Deonar facility
May 8, 2026
About 500 police personnel, 200 civic security guards and a CCTV network comprising more than 500 cameras will be deployed at the Deonar facility.
Waste management plan for Deonar and surrounding areas
May 8, 2026
Around 7,500 metric tonnes of waste is expected to be cleared from Deonar slaughterhouse and adjoining areas during the 15-day period, with more than 200 sanitation workers and machinery deployed daily.
Enhanced health, water and sanitation measures planned
May 8, 2026
Additional water supply arrangements, health centres, ambulances, veterinary facilities and sanitation measures have been planned.
Dedicated space for buffalo slaughter at Deonar
May 8, 2026
A separate 10,000 square metre area has been allocated for religious animal slaughter of buffaloes at Deonar.
Shelter space prepared for animals at Deonar
May 8, 2026
Around 1.10 lakh square metres of shelter space has been arranged for animals at Deonar.
24x7 control room to address complaints and emergencies
May 8, 2026
A 24x7 control room with dedicated helpline numbers will function during the festival period to address complaints and emergencies.
Online arrangements for permits and slot booking
May 8, 2026
The BMC has online arrangements for import permits of buffaloes and goats as well as slot booking through its official website on a first-come-first-served basis.
Buffalo and goat markets at Deonar abattoir scheduled
May 8, 2026
Buffalo and goat markets will be organised at Deonar abattoir from May 17 to May 30; under BMC policy, religious animal slaughter of buffaloes can be carried out only at Deonar abattoir.
Bakri Eid preparations and likely date noted
May 8, 2026
The release states preparations related to security, sanitation, healthcare and crowd management are underway ahead of Bakri Eid, which is likely to be celebrated on May 28.
Permission window and process for slaughter locations announced
May 8, 2026
Citizens can seek permission for religious animal slaughter at the 109 designated locations or other places between May 28 and 30 through the MyBMC mobile application.
BMC grants permission for religious animal slaughter at 109 designated locations for Bakri Eid
May 8, 2026
Mumbai's BMC released that permission has been granted for religious animal slaughter at 109 designated locations or other places between May 28 and 30, to be sought through the MyBMC mobile application, after a review meeting chaired by additional municipal commissioner Ashiwini Joshi.