Sites chosen for cattle markets ahead of Eidul Azha.

RAWALPINDI -- The district administration has identified nine sites in seven tehsils of Rawalpindi, for establishment of cattle markets, from July 15.

The Punjab government had imposed a ban on the establishment of sacrificial animal markets in residential areas, hence the administration decided to open nine markets, outside the city, to contain the spread of Covid-19.

Two cattle markets will be set up at Adiala Road and Chakri Road, managed by Rawalpindi Metropolitan Corporation (RMC). One market each will be established in Gujar Khan and Murree and Dhobi Ghat, respectively.

Two markets will be established in Taxila at GT Road near Timber market and Wah General Hospital, Mangal Chowk Kallar Syedan, Choora Bazaar Kotli Sattian and Tangi Road Kahuta.

All assistant commissioners, municipal committees along with RMC will ensure necessary arrangements in cattle markets.

A senior administration official told Dawn that it would install a hand...