Sale Of Sacrificial Animals Gaining Momentum In Sargodha.

SARGODHA -- The sale of sacrificial animals was gaining momentum in four temporary cattle markets of the district.

People were seen at the cattle markets to inquire about the prices of sacrificial animals and haggling with dealers over the prices. Nouman, a vendor while talking to mediamen at Sargodha Main Cattle market said that prices of animals were much higher than the previous year because of increase in fuel prices, feed and vaccinations. According to a survey conducted, venders were demanding Rs 45,000 to Rs 58,000 for a less weight goat and Rs 77,000 to Rs 89,000 for a pair of goat. The administration had set up four cattle markets in Sargodha district including, Bakar Mandi, Satellite Town, Lorry Adda and near Goal Chowk city areas. Municipal Corporation Sargodha (MCS) and Cantonment Board authorities had imposed a ban on the entry of sacrificial animals in city areas as well as in cantonment areas.

Under the ban, the sale and...