"We are acting only against illegal abattoirs. Licenced slaughter houses are requested to stick to the norms," Health Minister Siddhartha Nath Singh told reporters here.
"The licenced slaughter houses should comply with the norms mentioned in the licence and need not to fear," he said.
"No orders have been issued to take any action against any shop selling chicken, fish or eggs. They need not to fear," Singh clarified.
He directed the officials that they should not act in over-enthusiasm nor they should overstep their jurisdiction.
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Noting that the National Green Tribunal had insisted on closure of illegal slaughter houses, he said, "The NGT had in 2015 observed that illegal slaughter houses are a concern for the environment, while insisting on their closure. However, the previous government did not do anything to ensure the closure of these illegal abattoirs."
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"Please do not fall prey to the propaganda," he said.
On whether the state government is open to holding talks with the meat sellers, the minister said, "So far, no delegation of the meat sellers has approached us.
"They are most welcome to meet us and convey their point of view. We would meet them with an open mind, but will not allow illegal things," he said.
On anti-Romeo squads, Singh said the government would not tolerate any vigilantism.