Overview
- Police in Thane registered an FIR against a 36-year-old meat seller after officers found his shop open during a Mahavir Jayanti meat ban.
- The case was filed under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which punishes knowing disobedience of a lawful order from a public servant.
- A Narpoli police patrol reported the shop in Bhoiwada, Bhiwandi, continuing to sell meat despite a prohibitory order tied to the festival.
- Officers say the investigation is ongoing as residents discuss how festival restrictions should be balanced with the rights of small businesses.
- Mahavir Jayanti is a Jain holiday when many places curb meat sales to honor vegetarian practice, which can cut into daily income for vendors.