Israr Ahmed says the closure of meat shops and slaughterhouses has not just affected menus in Uttar Pradesh. “In those times, Lucknow used to be the centre of bone carving on ivory tusks. “Meat shops sell the meat of only one or two buffaloes a day. He says camel bones are also used for carving but artisans largely depend on buffalo bones, which are less expensive. Buffalo bone costs Rs 45 per kilogram and camel bone Rs 100 per kg.

Source: Hindustan Times November 16, 2017 08:03 UTC