Srinagar, June 30 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said he has taken up the concerns of mutton dealers of Jammu and Kashmir with his Punjab counterpart, Bhagwant Mann, seeking his intervention in ensuring smooth movement of livestock vehicles through the neighbouring state.

Abdullah informed Mann that livestock-laden vehicles bound for Jammu & Kashmir were allegedly being stopped by certain contractor groups operating in connection with cattle fairs, and subjected to unauthorised fee collection, despite carrying all valid permits and requisite documentation.

"I have taken up this issue with the Punjab government, seeking immediate intervention to ensure the unhindered movement of livestock transport vehicles through Punjab," Ab...