The influx of cattle from all over the country has intensified at the cattle market for sacrificial animals on the Northern Bypass. Besides cows, bulls, and goats, camels have also started arriving at the cattle market. Various breeds of camels have been brought to the market from different cities in Pakistan. Over 400 camels have arrived from cities, including Sindh, Dera Ismail Khan, Bahawalpur, and Rahim Yar Khan. The market features camels of different breeds, including Lari, Sindhi, Thari, Sakra, Pahari, and Desi.
According to cattle market spokesman Naveed Baig, the market’s splendour is increasing every day, and many citizens are visiting the market to purchase sacrificial animals. The facilities at the cattle market have been enhanced this year for the convenience of buyers from different areas of Karachi. Well-known restaurants, mosques, toilets, ample parking, and effective security arrangements have been provided.
A large number of citizens are visiting the market from evening till night.
Police personnel and mobile units have been deployed on the main roads leading to the cattle market, and temporary checkpoints have also been constructed. Police patrolling is ongoing in the streets coming from Gulshan-e-Maymar, Ahsanabad, Surjani, and Site Super Highway, ensuring security during the day and at night.