Buyers flock to cattle market ahead of Eidul Azha

Buyers from various parts of the port city have started visiting cattle market located on Northern Bypass as the Eidul Azha approaches.

The Asia’s largest cattle market is showcasing sacrificial animals brought from various parts of the country including Punjab, Sindh, KP and Balochistan.

The cattle market management said that specially equipped sheds are being installed at the VIP blocks of the market, where high-breed cattle has also started arriving.

They added that a special environment will be provided for the cattle at the VIP blocks. Facilities are also being provided to the buyers, they further said. Besides, police personnel and mobiles have been deployed on the main roads leading to the cattle market along with temporary check posts to provide security to the buyers.

Patrolling is started on the roads coming from Gulshan-e-Maymar, Ahsanabad, Surjani, and SITE Super Highway to ensure security to the visitors.

According to the officials, cabins and stalls for food and drinks and other items have been set up. A total of 500 policemen and three security levels will be posted. Rangers are also performing duties alongside police while the traffic routes and internal parts of the market are being monitored with the help of security cameras.

To ensure safe night traffic, street light system on the main roads leading to the Northern Bypass Cattle Market, including Gulshan-e-Maymar and Gadap, is being enhanced.