Srinagar, June 6 -- Shoppers visited various markets in Kashmir valley ahead of Eid even though traders say that sales are not substantial and sacrificial sheep markets are facing a slump as fewer people are going for the sacrifice due to economic distress.

The traders said that there are multiple reasons for the slump with most immediate being Pahalgam attack and the war-like situation while the dismal market condition was in continuity for the past few years particularly after 2019.

There was a noticeable rush of people in various markets of uptown and downtown including city centre Lal Chowk and Nawhatta in old city.

People are thronging outlets selling apparel, shoes, bakeries and jewellery. The sale of sacrificial animals could be...