Mumbai: 200 CCTV cameras and QR codes for goats this Bakr-Eid

Highend security with more than 200 CCTV cameras and QR codes for the goats at Deonar Abattoir this BakrEid The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation BMC in coordination with the traders who come to Mumbai from across the country has ensured tight security for the goats due to their increasing theftsevery yearAccording to the traders the QR code scanning system has significantly improved the security and management of goats In the past week around 342 goats were identified with QR codes that either did not match or were not accepted leading to these goats being seized and returned to their rightful ownersAround 1000 BMC employees along with NGO members are working diligently to maintain a clean and neat environment aiding goat owners and facilitating a smooth market experience for the numerous purchasersGoats at the Deonar abattoirDr Kalim Pasha Pathan general manager Deonar Abbattior said ldquoTill Friday afternoon we had an entry of 151830 goats among which around 68238 goats are already sold The goats were brought by owners who came from remote areas of the country including Rajasthan Uttar Pradesh Gujarat Madhya Pradesh Maharashtra and Kashmir Around 1879 vyparirsquos or goat owners have registered themselves this yearrdquo said PathanldquoWe record details of the goat sellers including their identity origin and number of goats Each goat receives a bar code and the seller gets a receipt with a QR code When a goat is sold the receipt with the QR code is given to the buyer This code is scanned at the exit gate updating the system with the salerdquo added Pathan Pathan claimed the QR code system which was implemented a few years ago has received a tremendous response as zero goats have been robbed ldquoA few years ago goat thefts numbered between 50 to 100 annually However the QR code system has significantly reduced this This year by Friday afternoon around 342 goats were flagged as not matching the system after scanning These issues were due to mismatched scanners scanner malfunctions or theft When our staff detects a scanner rejection we seize the goats and return them to the registered owner In suspicious cases we refer the matter to the police for further investigationrdquo said pathanBank facilitiesldquoA goat seller bringing 100 to 200 goats can earn a substantial amount sometimes up to R10 lakh Due to the crowded abattoir and the risk of theft we established a bank to facilitate secure money transfers Sellers can transfer to their accounts allowing them to return home without worrying about carrying cash Additionally we provide temporary bed arrangements for goat owners offering a secure place to sleep and keep their belongings within sightrdquosaid PathanWhatsApp groupldquoWe have installed around 210 highdefinition cameras and 6 PTZ pantiltzoom cameras The control room operates 247 monitoring the market This year we also created a WhatsApp group for various departments to coordinate and confirm tasks We also have a team to remove dead animals maintaining a clean environment Additionally six dewatering pumps the fire brigade and a health team are on standbyrdquo Pathan saidPermission for slaughteringBMC authorities through the ldquoMY BMC APPrdquo have started the registration of applications for permission to slaughter the goats at societies and market areasldquoPermission can be secured through an app by filling out the required details The app includes GPS to locate the userrsquos area There are three types of applications one for society where you first get permission from the society and local ward one for the local market area where slaughtering arrangements are made and one for an open place This process began this year in response to numerous writ petitions filed in recent years as open and societybased slaughtering offended othersrsquo sentiments The new system aims to prevent controversiesrdquo said an official15LNo of goats that have arrived in the city