Mangalore : An unauthorized slaughter house at Kudroli in Mangalore was raided and sealed by the MCC authorities in the wee hours of June 3, Sunday. Nearly 26 sheep and sheep skin which were found in the slaughter house were seized by the raiding team led by MCC Joint Commissioner Srikanth Rao.

Some tension prevailed in the area when the slaughter house owner resisted the raid.

Later, the officials inspected various meat stalls in the Central market area. The officials also checked the meat to find the seal of the meat supplied from the authorized slaughter houses. Though everything was found in order, the owners were directed to maintain cleanliness.

MCC sources revealed that several other illegal slaughter houses will be raided shortly.