Jains pose as Muslims to ‘save’ 124 goats from Bakrid sacrifice in Delhi

Members of the Jain community ahead of Eid Al Adha, also known as Bakrid, on Monday, June 17, attempted to “save” goats being sold for sacrifice in Delhi’s Chandni Chowk.

A group of about 25 people from the community, dressed as Muslims, set out to “save” goats after raising Rs 15 lakh. The money was collected from memebers of



the Jain community from across the country by sharing a message on WhatsApp groups. The group led by Vivek Jain, 30, a chartered accountant, “saved” 124 goats being sold in the market from sacrifice during the Muslim festival of Bakrid.

Vivek Jain was motivated by his guru Sanjeev to take action over the slaughtering of goats for Bakrid.