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Illegal cattle transportation gaining pace in Pebbair?
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Residents seek police monitoring at weekly cattle market
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Wanaparthy: Allegations of large-scale transportation of cattle from the weekly market in Pebbair Municipality have raised concern among locals. They claim that around 10,000 cattle are being transported to Hyderabad every week, with the animals allegedly being crammed into large containers.
The weekly market, which has been held in Pebbair from1971, attracts farmers and traders from three states. Sheep, goats, poultry, and cattle are bought and sold at the market, which has gradually grown into a major trading centre.
Residents allege that cattle are transported from Friday evening through Sunday, with several large containers reportedly being used for the purpose. They expressed concern over the way the animals are loaded and transported, stating that overcrowding could cause distress and harm to them.
They further alleged that the concerned departments, including the Police, Revenue, Market Yard, and Municipal authorities, have failed to effectively monitor the transportation of cattle. Residents questioned why officials were not verifying the destinations of the animals and checking whether the transportation complied with the rules.
There were also allegations that the contractors involved in the trade were more concerned about profits than animal welfare. Some residents claimed that the authorities were turning a blind eye to the issue and demanded an investigation into the alleged irregularities. However, these allegations are yet to be verified.
Residents urged the authorities to strengthen surveillance at the weekly market and deploy police personnel to monitor the movement of cattle. They said strict checks were necessary to prevent cruelty to animals and ensure that all transportation complied with the law.
Responding to the issue, DSP Giribabu said farmers faced several difficulties and sold their cattle to meet their needs. He assured that the transportation of cattle from the market would be thoroughly verified.
