By Ali Imran
ISLAMABAD: Animal trading continues at 6 officially established cattle markets in Islamabad ahead of Eid ul Azha, as the district administration reviewed security, traffic and cleanliness arrangements during a visit to the Sangjani cattle market.
Officials also warned that action would be taken against traders involved in animal sales outside approved locations.
Additional Deputy Commissioner General Sahibzada Yousaf, accompanied by Assistant Commissioner Saddar, visited the Sangjhani cattle market to inspect arrangements made for buyers, traders and transport operators.
During the visit, the Additional Deputy Commissioner General reviewed traffic management, parking facilities and cleanliness measures inside and around the market. Officials checked the movement of vehicles, availability of parking space and sanitation arrangements to ensure smooth operations during the busy trading period.
The administration also reviewed security measures at the market. Sahibzada Yousaf directed authorities to deploy additional police personnel to maintain law and order and assist visitors during trading activities.
Officials said traffic police and motorway police personnel would also remain on duty during night hours to manage vehicle flow and reduce congestion on roads leading to the market. The administration aims to avoid traffic problems and ensure safe movement for citizens visiting the cattle markets.
Speaking during the visit, the Additional Deputy Commissioner General said that animal trading is only allowed at officially approved cattle markets established by the administration. He warned that the sale and purchase of sacrificial animals at unauthorized locations would not be allowed.
Sahibzada Yousaf appealed to residents of Islamabad to purchase sacrificial animals only from government-approved cattle markets. He said official markets provide better management, security and monitoring facilities for both buyers and traders.
The administration also warned livestock traders against setting up illegal sale points in different parts of the city. Officials said strict action would be taken against traders found violating government instructions regarding unauthorized animal markets.
Authorities added that monitoring teams are actively checking different areas of the capital to prevent illegal cattle sale activities. The administration said these measures are being taken to maintain order, manage traffic flow and ensure public convenience during Eid ul Azha preparations.
District administration officials said inspections of cattle markets would continue in the coming days to review arrangements and address issues related to traffic, sanitation and security.
