The Sindh government has introduced a comprehensive code of conduct for the collection of sacrificial animal hides during Eid ul Adha, placing firm restrictions on who can participate and how the process must be conducted.
As per the official notification issued on Thursday, individuals and organisations must first secure written permission from the concerned Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner to engage in hide collection activities. Only registered charitable organisations, seminaries, and welfare bodies will be considered eligible for such approvals.
The guidelines strictly prohibit banned organisations from taking part in hide collection under any circumstances. Additionally, the establishment of camps or placement of banners for this purpose is not allowed in either public or private areas.
To maintain order, the notification also bans the use of loudspeakers, public announcements, and the display of organisational flags on buildings during the Eid period. These measures aim to avoid any potential disturbances or the exploitation of the occasion for unrelated purposes.
Entities granted permission to collect hides must carry valid authorisation documents at all times and are required to present them upon request by law enforcement or administrative officials. Failure to comply with these requirements may lead to legal consequences.
In another significant move, the Sindh government has suspended all weapon permits across the province from the 10th to the 12th of Zil Hajj. This temporary suspension means that all previously granted permissions to carry firearms will be invalid during these days.
To ensure strict enforcement of the code, Station House Officers (SHOs) throughout Sindh have been authorised to take immediate legal action against anyone found violating the regulations.
These measures are aimed at ensuring a peaceful and regulated environment during Eid ul Adha, while also curbing the misuse of religious events for unlawful activities.
