Govt Issues Clarification: No Approval Granted for Cattle Imports from India

In a special press release issued on Saturday, May 2, 2026, the ministry clarified that the document currently being shared across social media and various online platforms—purportedly issued by the Department of Livestock Services (DLS)—is a forgery.

The ministry stated that upon notification of the circulating document, a preliminary investigation confirmed that the letter was created with malicious intent. It further emphasized that the government has no official involvement in this process and no such approval has been granted through any formal channels. The Department of Livestock Services explicitly denied issuing the document, noting that the memo numbers and signatures used in the viral post are not verifiable and do not match official records.

The Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock has urged the general public, traders, and all stakeholders to remain vigilant and avoid making any financial transactions or business decisions based on this false information. Additionally, the ministry called on citizens to refrain from sharing or promoting any documents without proper verification. Authorities warned that strict legal action will be taken against those involved in creating or spreading rumors and forged documents. For authentic and reliable information, the public is advised to refer exclusively to the official website of the Department of Livestock Services.