Mangalore: Vishwa Hindu Parishad and the Bhajrangdal have warned of severe protest if steps were not taken to end cattle smuggling and cattle slaughter did not end  in the district by November 15.

Speaking to reporters, Jagadish Shenava, VHP  Secretary,  alleged that illegal abattoirs were still functioning in several places like of Mangalore like Kallabettu, Kudroli, Katipalla, Jokatte etc  and added that cattle are supplied from Mudipu, Devipura, and other places of Kerala.

Most of the cattle brought to such illegal abattoir are stolen ones, he said and alleged that many mutton stalls were mixing beef with mutton.

Dinesh Pai, convenor, Go Raksha, demanded the closure of the illegal slaughter house at Kudroli.
Gopal Kuthar, Pradeep Pumpwell and  Harish Amtady were  present at the press meet.