Delhi environment minister orders crackdown on illegal meat shops in residential areas | Delhi News

New Delhi: Environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Friday ordered a crackdown on illegal meat shops and dhabas operating in residential areas. He directed officials to demolish such establishments and disconnect their water and power supplies.
During an inspection in west Delhi’s Rajouri Garden assembly constituency, Sirsa said there were widespread civic violations and pollution concerns. He stressed that unauthorised commercial activities in residential localities would not be tolerated.
“In a single lane, there are 40-50 illegal dhabas and meat shops. These pose a serious threat to public health and cause inconvenience to residents,” Sirsa said. “I have instructed the district commissioner and the additional commissioner to take immediate action. Such units will be sealed and their utilities disconnected.”
The minister also said tandoors, dyeing units, denim factories and other polluting industrial activities were operating illegally in residential colonies, contributing to environmental degradation and affecting the quality of life. “Thousands of illegal meat shops and dhabas have come up in residential areas. They not only cause pollution but also lead to congestion and safety concerns, especially for women and senior citizens. This situation will not be allowed to continue,” he said.
Sirsa emphasised that meat shops must be licensed, hygienic and confined to designated commercial zones. “Polluting and illegal establishments cannot function within residential colonies. This endangers public health and the well-being of citizens,” he added.
He also directed officials to address waterlogging issues urgently and ensure cleaner roads to prevent the spread of disease. Sirsa flagged noise pollution and illegal parking as concerns and reiterated the importance of adhering to Supreme Court’s guidelines on loudspeakers.
The minister interacted with residents and assured them that their civic concerns, from sanitation to road infrastructure, would be addressed promptly. “We are committed to building a Viksit Delhi and a beautiful Delhi. Residents have the right to clean and pollution-free surroundings,” he emphasised.
Officials from multiple departments, including MCD, DDA, PWD, DJB and BSES, accompanied the minister during the inspection, to ensure a coordinated response to the issues.
Earlier, during the budget session, minister Parvesh Verma said directions were issued to officials to remove “illegal” meat shops on footpaths ahead of Navratri after BJP MLA Karnail Singh raised the issue in Delhi Assembly.

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