Selling of dogs at weekly markets of Kanchanpur has become a major issue of concern as the dogs sold there are finally being served at various eateries of Mizoram where Dog-meat is a delicacy.
According to some sources, street dogs were brought to the markets from different parts of the state by the traders. Later, the dogs were transported to the areas as per requirement. It is also suspected that a well organized nexus of smugglers have targeted this markets as a corridor to meet the demand of dog meat in Mizoram. Notably, youth of local tribes are the focal part and parcel of this trade.
The greatest of all these markets remains the Damcherra-Kanmoon weekly market. Every Tuesday, Damcherra-Kanmoon weekly market comes into being which expands in both sides of the river Longai. A curved foot bridge unites both the sides to one. In each of the market day dog selling quotes huge business. Sometimes, sellers went back home with lakhs of rupees if all goes well.
Speaking to the correspondent, one of such dog sellers said, no matter how but this business has turned out be the greatest one. For a person like me, accustomed of a hand to mouth existence for a long time, this business unlocked the way towards a stable future.
The dog seller, who wanted not to be quoted, also said, not only him, hundreds of local folk of his area are now dependent on this business. While asked of the rates, he replied, normally we get 2 to 3 thousand for a dog. But, in the crisis season we charge 5 to 6 thousand per dog, he added.
Local sources also alleged that the department of animal husbandry has been directed to restrain such activities but no activity of the department came to notice. Once in a blue moon raids were carried out but no visible success reported yet.
Meanwhile, some NGOs fighting against the animal slaughter pay repeatedly visits in the markets. In some occasions, police complaints were also filed with the local police station but no reported success has been seen.
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