The sale of meat and fish near religious places, educational institutions or crowded locations has been banned in Bihar to stop “violent tendencies” in children, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha said while referring to a letter sent to municipal commissioners on meat shops operating in the open in urban areas.
”This is a new initiative of the new government. The changing face of Bihar is clearly visible. We held a meeting and we took seriously the issues raised... From a health perspective, for social interaction, and to prevent violent tendencies among children, we will ban the sale of meat and fish near educational and religious institutions, and in crowded open spaces,” he said on Sunday (February 22, 2026).
Mr. Sinha, also the Urban Development and Housing Department Minister, was referring to a letter sent by the department’s Principal Secretary Vinay Kumar.
The Minister, however, clarified that the State government has no objection to food preferences of people, but said that strict measures have been taken to ensure that “social interaction and the spirit of purity are not violated”. He said that “no one’s sentiments should be hurt, and the environment must not be polluted”.
