Cattle to stay in city

27 February 2009 - 02:00
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NEW DELHI - Authorities in the Indian capital plan to amend a law to allow the city's residents to keep cattle at home as long as they obtain a licence, news reports said yesterday.

NEW DELHI - Authorities in the Indian capital plan to amend a law to allow the city's residents to keep cattle at home as long as they obtain a licence, news reports said yesterday.

A resident will be allowed to keep one "milking" animal at home after getting a licence but would face strict penalties if the animal strayed.

In India, the cow is considered holy and is worshipped by Hindus. - Sapa-dpa