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ISLAMABAD, Jun 3 (APP):The Islamabad’s district administration has intensified its action against the illegal cattle sale points and 10 unauthorized markets have been dismantled while 9 people were arrested as the buying and selling of sacrificial animals picks up in the federal capital ahead of Eid.
In this regard, teams led by assistant commissioners (ACs) conducted raids in various zones, shutting down several unauthorized cattle markets. The operation is aimed at maintaining order in the city and ensuring that cattle trading takes place only in approved locations, said the spokesman of Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration here.
Assistant Commissioner City, Mahaen Hassan, visited the cattle market in Sangjhani to assess the situation on the ground. The visit was part of a broader inspection effort to monitor market conditions and check for violations.
On GT Road, authorities dismantled five illegal cattle sale points. During the operation, five individuals involved in setting up the markets were arrested and taken into custody.
Further action was taken in Sector G-12, where AC City supervised the removal of four unapproved markets. Four individuals were detained and handed over to the local police station for legal proceedings.
Meanwhile, Assistant Commissioner Nilore, Muhammad Ali, led an operation at Sanam Chowk where another illegal cattle market was removed.
In response to the growing number of unauthorized setups, Deputy Commissioner Islamabad has directed all assistant commissioners to patrol their respective areas. The DC has instructed that such markets be shut down immediately wherever they are found.
The administration has also been ordered to register cases against individuals involved in setting up illegal markets and to carry out arrests where necessary.
Officials said that the purpose of the crackdown is to prevent traffic congestion, ensure public safety, and maintain hygiene standards ahead of Eid. Designated cattle markets have been set up with proper arrangements, and authorities are urging citizens to use only approved locations for buying animals.
The district administration is also monitoring designated markets to ensure compliance with regulations related to health, cleanliness, and pricing.
Operations are expected to continue in the coming days as more sacrificial animals arrive in the city. The administration has said it will not allow any unauthorized cattle trade within urban limits and will take strict action against violators.
Authorities are appealing to the public to cooperate with the district administration and purchase animals from official sale points only. The administration has assured that necessary facilities and security will be provided at designated markets.