Siddu govt to follow High Court order on Kambala in Tulu Nadu

Mangaluru, Nov 30: The Karnataka state government has said that it would take necessary measures based on the directives issued by the High Court in connection to the legality of Kambala race organised in Uttar Kannada, Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts.

During Zero Hour, Congress member Ivan D'Souza said the buffalo race was an integral part of the culture of the Tulu Nadu (coastal Karnataka). The sport had history of eight centuries, however, some animal welfare organisations had taken objection to organising the sport and demanded a ban, citing cruelty against the buffaloes.

A three-member committee comprising the expert from Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fishery Sciences University, Bidar, had recommended conditional permission for organising the sport avoiding any cruelty to the animals. However, the district administration had imposed a ban.

Home Minister G Parameshwar said the matter was pending before the court and, based on the direction issued and taking into consideration the sentiments of the people of the district, decision would be taken he stated.