Trader fined in Pirojpur for allegedly selling anthrax infected beef

A mobile court has fined a meat trader for allegedly trying to sell meat by slaughtering a cow suspected of being infected with anthrax in Vaizora area of ​​Pirojpur Sadar Upazila. Sunday (October 26) around 9 o'clock Assistant Commissioner (Land) and Executive Magistrate S. M. Al Amin led this campaign. The condemned man is the kingHossain (35) is said to be a meat trader at Royal Bengal Market in Old Bus Stand area of ​​Pirojpur city. According to local sources, on the orders of Raja Hussain, preparations were being made to slaughter a sick cow and sell the meat. On the basis of secret information, some media workers came to the spot and informed the administration about the matter. Later the Executive Magistrate went to the spot and verified the truth of the matterRaja was fined 25,000 rupees and sentenced to two months' imprisonment. The upazila livestock officer present at the scene. Oliullah said the cow was seriously ill and one of its legs had rotted. Examination revealed symptoms of anthrax. This meat is completely unsuitable for human body. Executive Magistrate S. M. Al Amin said, if you try to sell the meat of sick or dead animals to protect public healthAdministration will take strict action. Such operations will continue. According to the administration, the slaughter of animals infected with anthrax and the sale of meat are punishable by law. After the raid, the infected beef was burnt and destroyed.