KHULNA, June 13: Khulna City Corporation (KCC) authorities have fixed 141 spots in the city for slaughtering sacrificial animals, requesting city-dwellers to use those places during holy Eid-ul-Azha.
"As per the direction of the Local Government Division, we are preparing for slaughtering sacrificial animals at all fixed 141 spots under 31 wards in KCC. The list of the spots has already been sent to the Prime Ministers Office (PMO) in the last week", KCC officials said on Wednesday.
Veterinary Officer of KCC Dr Peru Gopal Biswas on Tuesday said, everyone should sacrifice animals on the 141 designated spots.
Chief Conservancy Officer Engineer Md Anisur Rahman said, at least, 67 vehicles of KCC will be engaged in removing the garbage of the sacrificial animals before 8pm on Eid Day.
A total of 16 units of KCC will be deployed to remove animals garbage, and each unit will work for each ward, he added.
He further said, KCC will provide 4,000 kg bleaching powder and 400 litre savlon for cleaning.
"A campaign will be carried out from three days ahead of the Eid-ul-Azha to raise awareness so that people feel encouraged to slaughter their sacrificial animals at the places fixed by the City Corporation authorities," he maintained.
The designated slaughtering grounds will have butchers, cleaning staff as well as an Imam to conduct the slaughtering of sacrificial animals.
KCC staff will be deployed for two days from Eid-ul-Azha to clean animals garbage to ensure an environment-friendly atmosphere in the city.
