Bangalore: The Bengaluru civic body on Friday ordered closure of meat stalls, non-vegetarian hotels and restaurants from January 30 to February 20 in view of the Aero India show. The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), in its public notice, has said that serving and selling non-vegetarian dishes will be banned within 10 km radius of Yelahanka Air Force Station. Aero India show will run from 13 to 17 February.
BBMP said, “It is to the notice of general public and owners of meat stalls, non-vegetarian hotels and restaurants to close all meat/chicken/fish shops and ban serving/selling non-vegetarian dishes within 10 km.” Radius of Air Force Station, Yelahanka from 30 January to 20 February”. Any violation of this would be punishable under BBMP Act-2020 and Rule 91 of the Indian Aircraft Rules 1937.
According to BBMP officials, the decision was taken as non-vegetarian food spread in public places attracts a large number of scavenging birds, especially kites, which can cause mid-air accidents. Aero India said on its website that a total of 731 exhibitors have registered for the airshow, 633 Indian and 98 foreign. According to officials, Aero India has carved a niche for itself globally as one of the leading aerospace exhibitions with 13 successful editions held in Bengaluru since 1996.