Bengaluru Imposes Total Meat Ban for Mahashivratri

• Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) orders a 24-hour shutdown of all slaughterhouses and retail meat outlets on February 15 for Mahashivratri.
• The ban covers chicken, mutton, and fish sales across the city, affecting all licensed stalls and markets.
• Dedicated monitoring teams will ensure compliance, with penalties and license suspensions for violators.
• Local restaurants and bars can remain open, but many may voluntarily adjust menus for devotees observing fasts.
• This is Bengaluru's second meat-free day this year, following Sarvodaya Day, reflecting a national trend of temporary restrictions during religious observances.