Chengicherla Abattoir

Chengicherla Abattoir is a slaughterhouse located in Chengicherla village near Hyderabad, AP, India.^[1] It is located 30 kilometers away from Hyderabad. The communities that are involved are Are Katikas and Qureshis.^[2]

History

Chengicherla Abattoir was opened in 2003 after a high court verdict.

Infrastructure

Chengicherla Abattoir was built at a cost of Rs.33 crores over 83-acre site, was to become the alternative source for meat and beef for city residents.^[3]

The Abattoir has a capacity to slaughter 5,000 sheep and goat, and 4,000 large animals (beef) in each shift. They are working four shifts in a day.

References

1. ^ http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2003-12-19/hyderabad/27189557_1_abattoir-slaughterhouses-chengicherla
2. ^ http://www.hindu.com/2003/12/19/stories/2003121912470300.htm
3. ^ http://www.hindu.com/2006/12/05/stories/2006120515750500.htm