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Hans India
4 days ago
- Hans India
Hyderabad: City livestock traders cry foul over extortion ahead of Bakrid
Hyderabad: Livestock traders setting up makeshift stalls ahead of the Bakrid festival are complaining of organised gangs and 'local leaders' extorting money from them across Hyderabad, according to reports. Ahead of Bakrid, temporary cattle markets are established in areas such as Chanchalguda, Falaknuma, Barkas, Tolichowki, Khilwat, Petlaburj, Langer Houz, Bandlaguda, Jahanuma playground, Mallepally, and Yakutpura. Traders allege that on Tuesday night, while setting up a temporary sheep stall on a footpath in Malakpet, unknown individuals demanded money. 'I set up a shop to sell sheep on a footpath, a group of men came to the place and demanded Rs 5,000 for setting up a stall,' said Akhlaq Ahmed, a trader. 'After a heated argument, I was forced to pay as I had already set up at the place.' Several traders reported that all those temporarily setting up stalls at Chanchalguda are being compelled to pay money to unknown persons. Similar situations were observed in various areas like Falaknuma, Khilwat, Jahannuma, and Chandrayangutta, where traders were asked for 'handsome amounts.' Another trader, Shahid Ali, who conducts sheep business during the festival, faced a similar experience. 'Some unknown persons and local leaders are collecting between Rs 3,000 and Rs 5,000 from each livestock trader in Falaknuma and Jahannuma areas,' he said . Amjedullah Khan, spokesperson for Majlis Bachao Tehreek (MBT), stated that during Bakrid, 'rowdy elements and patrol car constables harass traders and extort money from them.' He added, 'The harassment of the rowdies is more than that of the gau rakshaks.' He said Adding to their woes, traders also alleged that some police officers are demanding money from businessmen, even before the release of livestock from their vehicles. 'We do business during the festival season to earn some money; if such unsocial elements harass and extort hard-earned money, we will be left with nothing,' lamented a trader in Chandrayangutta. Similar complaints are also emerging from major markets like Pahadishareef and Jalpally, where miscreants are reportedly collecting money from traders.
Hans India
5 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Sheep prices see sharp spike ahead of Bakrid
Hyderabad: Ahead of the upcoming Bakrid (Eid-ul-Adha) festival, Hyderabad is witnessing an unprecedented surge in livestock prices, with sheep fetching significantly higher rates than previous years. Traders attribute this sharp increase to a confluence of factors, including adverse weather conditions across various districts and states, alongside stricter regulations governing animal transport. A pair of sheep is currently being sold between Rs 26,000 and Rs 32,000 in city markets, representing an increase of nearly Rs 8,000 compared to last year's prices. For instance, a medium-sized pair that commanded between Rs 20,000 and Rs 25,000 in temporary markets like Balapur and Mehdipatnam last year is now priced at around Rs 30,000. Cattle, meanwhile, are retailing from Rs 50,000 to as much as Rs 2 lakh each. This escalating cost is forcing Muslim families planning their annual ritual sacrifice to navigate markets diligently to find an animal within their budget. Traders have begun establishing stalls on roadsides in areas such as Falaknuma, Chandrayanagutta, Barkas, Chanchalguda, Bahadurpura, Kishan Bagh, Asif Nagar, Mehdipatnam, Tolichowki, Golconda, and Bowenpally, among others, expressing optimism about selling their stock before the festival on Saturday. The severe weather, including heavy rainfall in various districts and neighbouring states, has led to sheep arriving in the city in wet conditions. Consequently, traders are employing halogen bulbs and lighting at their camps and sale points to keep the animals dry. Shahid Ali, a resident of Saidabad, who purchased a pair of sheep for Rs32,000 at the Jalpally market, noted the significant jump. 'Last year, I bought a pair for Rs24,000, which yielded 14 kg of meat,' he explained. A trader who had sourced livestock from Shadnagar highlighted the stringent rules and regulations now governing the bringing of stock into the city. He explained that all animals undergo examination, and traders must obtain necessary certificates and receipts to confirm their fitness for slaughter or travel before being allowed into city markets. Livestock is being sourced from local markets like Jalpally and Jiyaguda, as well as districts such as Singichella, Bhongir, Nalgonda, Mahbubnagar, Gadwal, Sangareddy, Zaheerabad, Vikarabad, Tandur, and Kurnool. Animals are also arriving from other states, including Karnataka, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh. Abubakar Bin Mohammed, another trader at Jalpally, specialises in the Nellore breed, which he identifies as the tallest sheep breed in India. He noted a significant price increase this season, selling a pair of Nellore sheep for Rs60,000 – at least 25 per cent higher than the previous year. Various other breeds, including Telangana Potla, Dumba, Kadga, Nasi, Khassi, Menda, and Jamunapuri (known for long ears), are also available. The Khassi breed is particularly expensive, starting from Rs 60,000 a pair and potentially reaching Rs1 lakh depending on size, as it is often bred as a pet in rural households of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Maulana Mohammed Rizwan Qureshi, Khatib of Mecca Masjid, provided clarification on the age and health requirements for sacrificial animals. 'A sacrificial sheep or goat must be above the age of one year, while a sacrificial bull, ox, or buffalo must be above two years,' he stated. He added that all animals should be free from any obvious defects.
NDTV
02-05-2025
- Health
- NDTV
Wagah Border To Stay Open For Returning Pakistanis After India Revokes Visa
Islamabad: Pakistan has announced to keep the Wagah Border crossing open for its citizens returning from India after New Delhi revoked their visas following the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives. The decision comes after many Pakistani nationals in India were stranded on the Indian side of the border in Attari. As per the statement issued by Pakistan Foreign office, "Many Pakistani patients had to return without completing their treatment, and there have been reports of families separated with some children left apart from one of their parents", adding that "while the deadline for the return of Pakistani nationals from India was April 30, the Wagah border in Lahore will remain open to receive its citizens if the Indian authorities allow them to cross the border from their side." "Wagah border will remain open for Pakistani citizens in the future," stated the Pakistan Foreign Office. "The Indian decision to revoke visas of Pakistani citizens is creating serious humanitarian challenges," the Foreign Office maintained. India and Pakistan announced the cancellation of visas of each other's nationals, as part of a response after the Pahalgam terror attack and escalating tensions. After India cancelled all visas issued to Pakistani citizens with immediate effect and put a deadline of April 30 for them to return to Islamabad, the move was reciprocated, leaving hundreds of families on both sides in a rush to cut short their stays and pack up to leave the country. Reports revealed that many Pakistani families, who had travelled to India for medical treatment, had to return in these circumstances, while many others are still stranded on the Indian side of the border. A Pakistani family that travelled to India for the heart treatment of their two children had to return without receiving the medical care, media reports said. "My children are innocent in this situation. We had to return to Pakistan without the medical treatment for my two sons, who need treatment urgently. I appeal to the Pakistan government to arrange the treatment in another country," said Shahid Ali, father of the two ailing sons. "They have a heart condition, and their treatment was possible in New Delhi because of the advanced medical treatment facilities there. But after the Pahalgam incident, we were told to return to Pakistan immediately," he added. Moreover, many Pakistani nationals who married in India are forced to be separated from their families. In many cases, one of the parents, who is a Pakistani national living in India, has to return without family due to the orders of both governments. As per reports, there are thousands of Pakistani nationals still present in India who are trying to return to Pakistan.
Express Tribune
01-05-2025
- Health
- Express Tribune
India's sabre-rattling takes its toll on innocent lives
Listen to article A Pakistani family's seven-year struggle to obtain medical treatment for their children in India ended in devastation when their visas were abruptly cancelled amidst escalating tensions between India and Pakistan last week, a media report said on Wednesday. According to BBC, Shahid Ali and his wife Ambareen had been trying to secure Indian visas for seven years to get medical treatment for their children, Mansa, 7, and Abdullah, 9, who suffer from a rare heart condition called Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF). After finally obtaining the visas, they arrived at the Asian Institute of Medical Sciences in Faridabad, Haryana, on April 21 – just a day before the killing of 26 tourists in Pahalgam in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). Without providing any evidence, the Indian government blamed Pakistan for the attack and announced a raft of punitive measures, including cancelling of the visas of the Pakistani citizens. The Pakistanis in India were told to leave the country in seven days. According to the report, the doctors at the hospital supported every possible way, including pushing up the date of the surgery, but in vain. "An official came and informed us that our visas had been cancelled. Upon hearing this, my wife broke down in tears," BBC quoted Shahid Ali as saying. "When we started preparing to return, the children asked why we were going back without getting treatment. This time, it wasn't just my wifewe both cried. When I couldn't find an answer, I simply told them, 'We'll come again'." Now they had returned to Larkana. Shahid Ali and his family were among those Pakistanis affected by the Indian government's strict measures following the April 22 attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Indian-administered Kashmir, in which 26 people were killed. The family's ordeal is a testament to the human cost of the Indian government's sabre-rattling vis-a-vis Pakistan. However, this is not the only heart-breaking story. The cancellation of medical visas has affected numerous Pakistani families, who had travelled to India for treatment. Karachi-based Mohammad Imran was another individual, who had been affected. His 16-year-old son Ayaan is paralysed, and Imran had taken him to India for treatment in March. After Pahalgam incident, he was told to leave the country in 48 hours. However, Imran's ordeal does not end there, according to the report. Since, India also cancelled the Pakistani visas granted to the Indian citizens, Imran could return to Pakistan with his son, but his wife could not accompany them, because she happens to be an Indian citizen. With their treatment disrupted and their visas revoked, the affected families have appealed to the Pakistani government to help them secure medical treatment abroad.
Hindustan Times
29-04-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Pakistani family in Delhi for minor sons' heart procedure leave India as visa deadline ends
As Pakistani nationals return to their country in the aftermath of India's order following the Pahalgam terror attack, a family visiting New Delhi for their two minor sons' life-saving procedure had to go back to Sindh without fulfilling their purpose. The central government had issued a 'Leave India' notice to all Pakistani nationals in the aftermath of the deadly terror attack in Baisaran near Pahalgam that claimed the lives of 26 people, mostly tourists. The visas issued to all Pakistani citizens were due to expire on April 27, while the medical visas were set for a deadline of April 29. Hailing from Sindh's Hyderabad city, Shahid Ali's two sons, Talha and Taha, aged nine and seven years respectively, needed the procedure as soon as possible as they are suffering from a congenital heart condition. According to a report from news agency PTI, Ali had accompanied his sons to the national capital of India in March after having undergone a long haul of communications with specialists, multiple tests and receiving medical visas. "Unfortunately, after the Pahalgam incident, the situation changed, we just didn't have time for our appeals to be heard properly," Ali said. He added that even though a lot of money was spent for the procedure, that still was not the problem. While making a plea for his family's stay, Ali had revealed that he had spent around ₹10 million on their travel. The main issue, the "heartbreak" lies in the fact that the procedure could not be completed "despite the best efforts of the medical staff in Delhi", Ali was cited as saying by PTI. Ali and his family are among scores of Pakistanis who have returned to their homeland in the past week. Shahid Ali has reportedly also appealed to the government of Pakistan, requesting them to arrange for the life-saving procedure to be done for his two sons in some other country. Ayan, another Pakistani and his family, had to return from New Delhi on Monday after he failed to undergo a medical procedure and receive treatment for his one-year-old illness. The lower half of the youngster's body was reportedly paralysed after he was hot by police in the face of a miscommunication. Following India's orders for the exit of Pakistani nationals from the nation, citizens of the neighbouring country have been making their way out through the Attari-Wagah border. In its punitive actions against Pakistan after the Pahalgam attack, India had enforced a number of decisions, including the closure of the integrated check post at Attari, suspension of Indus Waters Treaty, reduction in the overall personnel strength of Pakistani nationals in their high commissions.
