Bihar Bans Open Meat & Fish Sales: Nitish Govt Issues Strict Guidelines

• Bihar implements a ban on the open sale of meat and fish across the state.
• Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha announced that only licensed vendors will be permitted to sell meat.
• New rules mandate strict adherence to guidelines, with violators facing action and fines up to Rs 5,000.
• Union Minister Giriraj Singh praised the move, citing environmental and cleanliness benefits.
• Similar strict regulations are already in place in Uttar Pradesh, including bans near religious places and mandatory FSSAI licenses.