Kohima, April 4 (MExN): The Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) under the Rule 8 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Draught and Pack Animal Rules 1965 has prohibited manufacture, sale and use of any spiked stick or bit, harness or yoke with spikes, knobs or projection or any other sharp tackle or equipment for the purpose of driving or riding an animal or causing it to draw any vehicle which causes or is likely to cause bruises, abrasion or severe pain. Further, all the pigs farms/individuals are prohibited from use of cruel and illegal gestation and farrowing. In this regard, all concerned shopkeepers and ward panchayats have been directed to abide by this order. This was stated in a circular issued by KMC Administrator T Lanusenla Longkumer.
