Centre set to amend cattle slaughter rules in bid to keep everyone happy

Changes could clear confusion on several issues including possible exclusion of buffalo from the ban

The Central government is set to make major amendments to the controversial rules under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, which bans animal markets from selling cattle for slaughter.

The changes could clear the confusion on several issues including the possible exclusion of buffalo from the ban.

"The issue (ban on sale of cattle for slaughter) is being politicised and the notification has been 'misconstrued, misinterpreted and misunderstood'. If the misinterpretation is because of particular words or sentences, we will honestly make efforts to remove that confusion," Environment and Forests Minister Harsh Vardhan told Business Standard. The