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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Additional forces, eyes on social media for Bakrid
Ranchi/Jamshedpur/Hazaribag: Goat markets in Ranchi were abuzz with activities on the eve of Bakrid on Friday as the district administration prepared to put more boots on the ground and tighten its vigil to maintain law and order during the festival. Goats, named after Bollywood celebrities, were paraded before the buyers at the markets in Karbala Chowk and behind the Urdu Library in the city. Breeds like Totapari, Jamunapari, Barbari, and Sirohi were in demand and their prices varied between Rs 15,000 and Rs 80,000 on the eve of the festivities. "Depending on the breed, the price changes a lot. Some buyers ask for goats with height, others want a strong build, or unique horns. Presentation matters," said Mohammad Saeed, a trader from Chas, overseeing a stall with both Totapari and Sirohi breeds. Two of the most talked-about goats, 'Riyaz' and 'Dilawar', are both Jamunapari breeds, fetched Rs 80,000. Meanwhile, IG (Operations) Michael Raj said the five companies of CRPF, two companies of RAF, six companies of Rapid Action Police have been deployed in the state capital alongside home guards and personnel from the Jharkhand Armed Police and the India Reserve Battalion. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Ranchi deputy commissioner Manjunath Bhajantri on Thursday held meetings with members of peace committee and urged them to inform the police about rumourmongering on social. Ranchi Sadar SDO Utkarsh Kumar said magistrates along with police will be deployed in the city. "People have been asked not to use prohibited meat in the festival," he officials said magistrates, along with police personnel, will be deployed across 120 locations across Ranchi district. A flag march was also taken out on Friday evening, the police said. Tight security arrangements were made in East Singhbhum and Seraikela-Kharsawan districts to ensure the festivities passed off peacefully. Police officials said over 2,500 police personnel were deployed additionally to maintain law and order. "Bike and jeep patrolling in the sensitive areas has been increased on the eve of the festival," DIG Kolhan range Anuranjan Kispotta said, adding that local police would monitor social media platforms. Mock drills were also held in Ranchi, Khunti, Dhanbad and Hazaribag districts on Thursday and Friday. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
Time of India
4 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, goat markets bloom with buyers
Lucknow: With Eid-ul-Azha on Saturday, the goat markets in the city are bustling with activities, with Muslims making a beeline to select a goat or two for the sacrifice, an obligatory ritual for those who can afford one. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In Lucknow, the Bakra Mandis have come up at Joggers Park, Dubagga, Nimbu Park, Herding Bridge (Pakka Pul), Khurramnagar, and Moulviganj. Of these, Dubagga market has established itself as a prominent destination, offering an extensive collection of sacrificial goats up for grabs. This marketplace attracts buyers and traders from nearby districts and states including Jhansi, Kanpur, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan. The goats are priced between Rs 10,000 and Rs 5 lakh, with social media attention contributing to increased footfall of prospective buyers and visitors. The market offers various breeds including Jamunapari, Barbari, Beetal, Black Bengal, Sirohi, South African Boer and Sheep (Dumba). Traders have named their prized goats Shera, Sikandar, Shahrukh, Haider, and Tiger. The market demonstrates robust demand as buyers select animals based on religious considerations and financial capacity. "People are looking for healthy, good-looking goats with unique features. Some prefer traditional local breeds, while others go for decorative and exotic varieties," said Shoib, a seller at the Dubagga mandi. Yusuf Anwar, another seller in the city, said, "We kept goats for the last four years, which are now available for sale. We feed them the best of the available food, including green veggies, special husk of different grains, fruits, etc. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now We have to make arrangements of foggers and coolers for these goats to beat the heat." The temporary market near Pukka Pul has also emerged as a prominent destination to buy the goats for the ritual, a first market to offer goats. Rakesh Verma, a trader from Sitapur, noted, "The market here is within our reach, and the buyers are more in this market as it is in the centre of the city." Meanwhile, the Islamic Centre of India (ICI) has released guidelines regarding qurbani, advising against photographing or sharing sacrifice-related content on social media platforms. Maulana Khalid Rasheed said, "The sacrifice of the animal is absolutely personal and for the Almighty. Posting pictures related to the sacrifice is prohibited. Meanwhile, proper sanitation and hygiene should be followed during the sacrifice and after. "
