New Rules for Killing Animals in West Bengal

May 14, 2026, 13:30
AsiaPolitics

Introduction

The government of West Bengal has new rules for killing cows and buffaloes.

Main Body

People must get a special paper first. A doctor and a local leader must sign this paper. They only sign if the animal is older than 14 years or very sick. People cannot kill animals in the street. They must go to a special government place for this. If people break these rules, they are in trouble. They must pay 1,000 rupees or go to prison for six months.

Conclusion

The state has strict rules and punishments for people who do not follow them.

Learning

πŸ“Œ The Power of "MUST"

In this story, we see the word must many times. We use it when something is a rule. You have no choice.

How it works: Person + must + Action

Examples from the text:

  • People must get a paper.
  • They must go to a place.

🚫 Saying "NO" with MUST

To say something is forbidden (not allowed), we use cannot.

  • Example: People cannot kill animals in the street.

πŸ’‘ Quick Guide: Rule Words

  • Must β†’\rightarrow You have to do it. βœ…
  • Cannot β†’\rightarrow You are not allowed. ❌
  • Break the rules β†’\rightarrow When you do the wrong thing. ⚠️

Vocabulary Learning

government
the group of people who control a country or area
Example:The government decided to make new rules.
rules
a set of instructions that say what people must do
Example:You must follow the rules at school.
killing
the act of ending a life
Example:Killing animals is not allowed in the city.
special
different from usual, chosen for a particular purpose
Example:He gave me a special paper to sign.
doctor
a person who treats illnesses
Example:The doctor signed the paper.
leader
a person who guides or directs others
Example:The local leader signed the document.
sign
to write or mark a document to show agreement
Example:Please sign this form.
animal
a living creature that is not a human
Example:The rule applies to all animals.
older
having lived for a longer time
Example:You must be older than 14 years.
sick
not feeling well, ill
Example:Only very sick animals can be killed.
street
a public road in a town
Example:You cannot kill animals on the street.
place
a particular area or spot
Example:Go to the special place to kill animals.
break
to fail to follow or stop
Example:If you break the rules, you will be punished.
trouble
a problem or difficulty
Example:Breaking the rules will bring trouble.
pay
to give money in return for something
Example:You must pay 1,000 rupees.
rupees
the currency used in India
Example:The fine is 1,000 rupees.
prison
a building where people are kept as punishment
Example:You may go to prison for six months.
months
30 or 31 days, a period of time
Example:The sentence is six months.
state
a region with its own government
Example:West Bengal is a state.
strict
very careful about rules
Example:The rules are very strict.
punishments
actions taken to punish someone
Example:There are punishments for not following the rules.
follow
to do what someone says
Example:You must follow the rules.