Fisheries and Livestock Minister Abdur Rahman said on Thursday that there would be an ample supply of sacrificial animals for Eid-ul-Adha.
"The government is fully prepared for the supply and management of sacrificial animals for this Eid," said the minister during an inter-ministerial meeting at the Directorate of Livestock's conference room regarding demand assessment, supply, and ensuring free transportation of sacrificial animals for the upcoming Eid-ul-Adha.
He said the current stock of sacrificial animals stands at 1,29,80,367, an increase of 4,44,034 compared to the previous year.
Emphasising on border control, the livestock minister said steps have been taken to prevent illegal entry of cattle into the country.
He said, "Ailing animals will not be allowed to be sold in the market."
To maintain law and order, the minister announced the deployment of a sufficient number of law enforcers in the market and suggested that cattle traders opt for digital transactions instead of cash.
Furthermore, he informed that, similar to last year, the online platform for selling sacrificial animals will continue nationwide, ensuring a favorable environment for both buyers and sellers.
He also added that law enforcement agencies would be asked to prevent extortion on highways and in cattle markets, and a control room (hotline-16358) will be operational at the Directorate of Livestock.
