Illegal goat markets in Mumbai violating Covid norms, animal rights: PETA India probe

An investigation by PETA India has revealed that numerous temporary, illegal and crowded goat markets have mushroomed all across Mumbai.

An investigation by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India has revealed that numerous temporary, illegal and crowded goat markets have mushroomed all across Mumbai in violation of the Maharashtra government circular regarding the celebrations of Eid al-Adha. The Maharashtra circular mandates that in view of the Covid-19 pandemic, all existing active animal markets be shut down and the purchase of animals be allowed only online or on the telephone.