Overview

• On July 17, Minister Yogesh Kadam ordered police and enforcement agencies to identify, monitor and shut down unauthorised cattle slaughterhouses across Maharashtra under the new drive
• The government plans to amend the 1995 Animal Preservation Act to double prison sentences for repeat cow slaughter offenders from five to ten years, with a draft bill expected in the upcoming legislative session
• Officials are examining the prosecution of habitual violators under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act to impose harsher penalties on smuggling networks
• Externment proceedings have been initiated against Kaif, accused in twelve previous cases, following a June 9 raid in Badlapur (West) that recovered 510 kg of beef and rescued a live calf
• The state will formalise ties with vetted cow protection groups and provide infrastructure and maintenance support to gaushalas housing rescued or non-milking cattle