TLP, JuD among organizations restricted from collecting Qurbani Hides this Eid ul Azha | CVHD

LAHORE – Authorities in Punjab issued strict warning to citizens against donating sacrificial animal hides to banned or monitored organisations, declaring that any form of support to such groups could lead to legal action under the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997.

A detailed list of prohibited and monitored organisations has been released this Eidul Azha, intensifying efforts to prevent extremist outfits from collecting funds through sacrificial hides — a practice authorities say has previously been exploited to finance unlawful activities.

Authorities urged masses to donate sacrificial hides only to charities registered with the Punjab Charity Commission (PCC). Officials stated that authentic organisations can be identified through QR codes printed on their official registration certificates.

The spokesperson clarified that all welfare and charitable organisations operating in Punjab are legally required to register with the PCC, while deputy commissioners across districts have been authorised to issue special permits to seminaries and welfare groups for hide collection during Eidul Azha.

Citizens have also been advised to verify certificates carefully before handing over hides to any organisation to ensure that donations reach deserving people instead of banned outfits allegedly attempting to raise funds under the cover of charity.

To tighten monitoring during Eid, the Punjab Home Department has appealed to the public to report suspicious hide collection activities linked to banned organisations. Anonymous complaints can be submitted through the toll-free helpline 0800-11111 or via the Punjab Charity Commission helplines 042-99330399 and 042-99330162.

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