Patna, (Bihar Times): The state government on Sunday directed the civil and police administration of Saran division to ensure that stipulations under the Bihar Cattle Protection and Development Act, 1955 and its amendment in 1982 were strictly implemented. A similar directive had been sent to the East Central Railway.

The deputy chief minister, Sushil Kumar Modi, issued the order following complaints of large-scale illegal transportation of cattle from the Sonepur Fair to other states. Modi’s step came following the repeated complaints made by some farmers last year that the cattle brought to the fair were purchased and transported to other states in a large number.

This not only leads to the scarcity of the cattle for the farmers who come to buy it, but also cause rise in prices. Quoting from the Act Modi said that “No person shall export cows, she-buffaloes, calves, heifers, buffalo calves, buffalo heifers, buffaloes and bullocks from the state.” Those found violating the Act could be arrested by an ASI with provision of punishment of upto six months imprisonment and a penalty of Rs 1,000, the deputy chief minister said

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