Gurugram: The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), Gurugram, has submitted a memorandum to the deputy commissioner requesting that all meat and fish shops operating in the district be closed immediately ahead of Navratri celebrations, an official said on Saturday.
The memorandum stated that such shops operating near temples, educational institutions, and residential areas hurt the sentiments of devotees and cause inconvenience to citizens, according to an official statement.
Additionally, the memorandum alleged that food safety standards and hygiene regulations are being violated in many shops, posing serious threats to public health.
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