Police crack down on illegal cattle markets

Hindrance in traffic will not be tolerated; strict action to be taken against those causing inconvenience, says police

ISLAMABAD:

Islamabad Police have decided to take strict action against illegal cattle markets hampering traffic flow and causing inconvenience for citizens.

Following directions of IGP Islamabad Dr Akbar Nasir Khan, special arrangements have been made in the Capital to facilitate citizens on the eve of Eid ul Azha. Any hindrance in traffic flow would not be tolerated and strict action to be taken against those causing inconvenience for citizens, police spokesman said.

Strict action would be taken against illegal cattle markets and those selling cattle alongside the roads, he said adding that relevant beat officers and DSPs would ensure strict action against such persons.

Additional strength has been deployed at various busy areas and specified cattle markets to ensure smooth traffic flow which would work in three shifts. Purpose of this deployment is to ensure smooth traffic flow while diversions points have been also erected.

Citizens can lodge their complaints at ICTP Helpline (1915 or 051-9261992-93) and prompt action would be ensured on it.

All kind of animals including cows, bulls, camels, goats, lambs are becoming the part of cattle markets, proving to be equally important for the Islamic festival.

Published in The Express Tribune, July 3^rd, 2022.