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The leather industry in West Bengal is apprehensive of a raw material shortage as strict enforcement of animal slaughter regulations by the state government is set to disrupt supplies of cow and buffalo hides, traders said. The impact is likely to be visible after Eid al-Adha, traditionally a peak season for hide availability, as Muslim clerics claimed that cow sacrifice during the Eid celebrations in the state on Thursday dropped to "negligible levels" under the stringent regulations, which the community chose to abide by. Indian Leather Products Association (ILPA) president Md Azhar told PTI that the raw material shortage could worsen the situation for the industry, an already stressed sector facing weak global demand and logistical disruptions. "This is not only about Bakrid. The concern is over stricter regulations on cattle slaughtering and sale and purchase of cows and buffaloes, which will impact overall hide availability," Azhar said. Traditionally, after Eid al-Adha, hides
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