Kallar Syedan: Farmers Protest Alleged Overcharging and Mismanagement at Cattle Market

Kallar Syedan (Pothwar.com — Ikram Ul Haq Qureshi | May 19, 2026):
Farmers and livestock owners staged strong protests at the cattle market in Kallar Syedan over alleged excessive fee collection and mismanagement during Eid-ul-Azha cattle trading.

According to details, the Punjab government, through the Local Government Department, established cattle markets across the province for Eid al-Adha. Officially issued fee schedules fixed the entry fee for large animals at Rs500 and small animals at Rs100. However, livestock owners alleged that contractors at the Kallar Syedan cattle market ignored the official rates and charged excessive fees.

On Monday, the contractor’s staff reportedly collected Rs2,000 per large animal regardless of whether it was sold or not, while fees for goats and other small animals were increased from Rs100 to as much as Rs300.

Farmers claimed that when they protested against the alleged overcharging, members of the contractor’s staff attacked them, leaving several people injured. Tensions remained high throughout the day, with repeated clashes reported between farmers and market management staff.

Livestock owners also alleged that restrictions were imposed on selling animals at private homes and dera areas, causing further anger among traders and farmers.

The protesters warned that if the Punjab government failed to control the contractors and stop the alleged exploitation, they would expand their protest demonstrations across streets and local neighbourhoods.