Hyderabad is witnessing severe traffic congestion and worsening sanitation conditions as roadside cattle trading intensifies ahead of Eidul Azha. Delays in establishing official cattle markets have pushed traders to set up temporary livestock sale points along major roads, intersections, and residential streets across the city.
With only days remaining before Eidul Azha, citizens have started purchasing sacrificial animals despite rising prices. Many buyers are travelling to interior Sindh districts in search of affordable livestock, while others continue exploring markets within Hyderabad according to their budgets and preferences.
According to reports, several key areas of Hyderabad have turned into informal roadside cattle markets. Locations including Godh Chowk, Latifabad Unit 8 Chowk, Unit 7 Central Road, Pakka Qila Chowk, Gado Chowk, Qasimabad, Phuleli, Paretabad, Sakhi Pir Chowk, and Liaquat Colony are witnessing heavy livestock trading activity every evening.
Traders are reportedly bringing goats, cows, and other sacrificial animals to these roadside spots and conducting sales directly on busy roads. Motorists frequently stop in the middle of traffic to inspect animals and negotiate prices, leading to long traffic jams and disrupting the smooth flow of vehicles in already crowded areas.
The growing presence of animals on roadsides has also created sanitation concerns. Animal waste, leftover fodder, and garbage accumulation are making movement difficult for residents while affecting cleanliness in surrounding neighborhoods.
Reports indicate that official cattle markets under the Hyderabad Municipal Corporation and Cantonment Board have still not been established. Sources say the annual Eid cattle market at Hatri Bypass, usually organized under UC Hatri every Wednesday, has also not been finalized because the market contract has yet to be awarded.
In the absence of designated and regulated markets, traders have continued expanding roadside operations throughout the city. Local police stations are reportedly unable to effectively control the growing number of temporary livestock sale points.
Meanwhile, private cattle farms and animal enclosures in areas such as Latifabad Unit 10 and Phuleli are also experiencing increased activity. Animals are arriving from various districts of Sindh as well as cities including Multan, Bahawalpur, and Gujranwala to meet the growing demand ahead of Eidul Azha.
Residents continue visiting these crowded cattle sale locations late into the night in search of suitable sacrificial animals. However, as Eid approaches, concerns over traffic management, sanitation, and public inconvenience are increasing across Hyderabad due to the expanding roadside cattle trade.
