Illegal camel slaughter reported in Kashmir

Camels are being brought for slaughter at a market in South Kashmir despite a government ban and regulations that do not list camels as food animals.

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Location

Kokernag, South Kashmir, India

Updated

Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 06:05 UTC

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Camels are reportedly being brought for slaughter at the Gadool market in Kokernag, South Kashmir. The slaughter of camels is illegal in India as camels are not listed as "food animals" under the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) regulations. The Jammu and Kashmir government has previously issued orders banning the slaughter of camels.

e/eineurope · topic · T-00561cycle Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 06:05 UTC · first reported 18 Apr