The Sindh Home Department has issued a strict code of conduct for the collection of sacrificial animal hides during Eidul Adha 2026 to maintain law and order across the province.
According to the official notification, the government has directed authorities to ensure strict implementation of security guidelines and standard operating procedures issued by NACTA during Eid days.
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Under the new policy, no organization or individual will be allowed to collect animal hides without prior permission from commissioners or deputy commissioners.
Officials said only registered welfare organizations, seminaries, and charitable institutions would be eligible to obtain permits, while banned organizations will not be allowed to participate in hides collection activities.
Camps, banners and loudspeakers banned
The code of conduct also imposes several restrictions, including:
- Ban on setting up hides collection camps
- Prohibition on banners and flags
- No loudspeaker announcements for hides collection
- Strict ban on forced collection of hides
Authorities further instructed organizations to keep official permission documents available during collection activities.
The Sindh government also announced that weapon licenses issued by the Home Department will remain suspended from 10 to 12 Dhul Hijjah as part of enhanced security arrangements during Eidul Adha.
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Additionally, permits for collective animal sacrifice will only be issued by commissioners or deputy commissioners.
Officials warned that violations of the code of conduct could lead to confiscation of collected hides and legal action under Section 188 of the Pakistan Penal Code and Section 195 of the Criminal Procedure Code.
Law enforcement agencies have been directed to conduct inspections and monitoring operations under the supervision of district administrations.
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Animal hides collected during Eidul Adha are considered a major source of funding for welfare organizations and religious seminaries in Pakistan.
Every year, provincial governments introduce security regulations to prevent misuse, illegal fundraising, and public disorder during collection campaigns.
