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Jhatka
Sign in to savethumb|Photograph of Sikh soldiers performing a jhatka slaughter, ca.1914–16
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- Comparison with Kosher and Halal methods
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thumb|Photograph of Sikh soldiers performing a jhatka slaughter, ca.1914–16
Jhatka ( ) is a method of slaughtering an animal for meat by a single strike of a sword or axe to sever its head within the Sikh religion. This kills the animal almost instantly. This type of slaughter is preferred by most meat-consuming Sikhs.
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