Chandigarh, July 12 - In light of the recent surge in animal carcasses being discovered in various towns of the state, the Haryana police have decided to keep a strict vigil on the inter-state movement of animals including cows, buffaloes and bulls to prevent incidents of animal slaughter.

'Detection of such incidents at Rohtak and Sirsa was reviewed by senior officials and guidelines have been issued to all district superintendents of police to take appropriate action. They have also been directed to submit a compliance report to DGP (Law and Order) by July 15,' said a police spokesman here Sunday.

'As per the guidelines, any inter-state movement of animals would be viewed seriously and a model of community policing, involving concerned citizens, would be adopted all across the state to curb this menace,' he added.

He said that as far as possible, all the animals would be handed over to the nearest gaushalas (cow sheds) and the vehicles and the persons involved in their transportation would be thoroughly verified.

Police have also emphasised that cattle fairs should be regularly monitored.