Ahead of Bakrid, nodal officer appointed for protection of animals - The HinduPublished - May 24, 2026 06:55 pm ISTAdditional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP) G. Ramakrishna, has been appointed as nodal officer to check illegal transportation of animals during Bakrid festival.Joint Action Teams will conduct checking at various places to prevent illegal transportation of animals. Public are request to contact the nodal officer on mobile no. 9490493192, if they notice cruelty to animals, the police said in a release on Sunday.Published - May 24, 2026 06:55 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }