With Eid-ul-Adha 2023 rapidly approaching, the Government of Sindh has revealed eight locations in Karachi for the establishment of Maveshi Mandi (Cattle Markets).
The Sindh Government stated in a notification that Section 144 was being imposed on setting up cattle markets (maveshi mandi) in unauthorised locations to avoid traffic congestion, unsanitary conditions, and security issues.
Locations for Maveshi Mandi in Karachi – Eid ul Adha 2023
- Taiser Town, Northern Bypass
- Malir 15, Asoo Goth
- Cattle Mandi Landhi
- Rice Godown, Landhi near Baber Market
- Hamdard University near Manghopir
- Moach Goth, Baldia Town
- Cattle Mandi permitted by Station Commander in the limits of Clifton Cantonment Board
- Cattle Mandi permitted by the President Karachi Cantonment Board in the limits of Karachi Cantonment Board
It is worth noting that Karachi’s largest cattle mandi, which is usually located on the Superhighway, will now be located on the Northern Bypass Scheme 45 at Taiser Town.
The notification also stated that strict action will be taken and cases will be filed against those who violate Section 144 under Section 188 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC).
Furthermore, police and Rangers have been deployed, and eight security pickets have been set up along the route of the maveshi mandi locations in Karachi.
