Deputy Commissioner, Kohima, Kumar Ramnikant, IAS, has issued an order prohibiting the all the pig farms/individuals from use of cruel and illegal gestation and farrowing crates that confines female pigs during pregnancy and after birth. These cruel crates prevent the pigs from standing or turning sides.

The DC informed the general public that in compliance to Rule 8 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Draught and Pack Animal Rules, 1965, an order has been issued prohibiting the manufacture, sale and use of any spiked stick or bit, harness or yoke with spikes, knobs or projection or any other sharp tackle or equipment for purpose of driving or riding and animal or causing it to draw any vehicle, which causes or is likely to cause bruises, abrasion or severe pain.