The Nagaland government has banned the import and sale of dog meat in the State.<br />''<br />''According to the official notification, commercial import and trading of dogs and dog markets, and commercial sale of dog meat in markets and dine in restaurants will be banned in the state.<br />''<br />''Any person found violating the order shall be liable to be punished under Section 428 and 429 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 11 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. <br />