Srinagar, May 30 -- Srinagar- Nearly 1.92 lakh sheep entered Kashmir in the run-up to Eid-al-Azha this year, fuelling a livestock trade estimated at around Rs.384 crore. Yet, despite the massive inflow and bustling animal markets across the Valley, traders say sales remained slower than expected, leaving many dealers with unsold stock even after the festival.

According to the Kashmir Mutton Dealers Association (KMDA), around 1,200 trucks carrying sheep entered the Valley over a span of 15 days ahead of Eid-al-Azha.

1,200 Trucks, Nearly 2 Lakh SheepAssociation General Secretary Mehraj-ud-Din said each truck carried more than 160 sheep on average, taking the total number of animals brought into Kashmir to nearly 1.92 lakh.

"About 1,200 t...