Ahead of Bakrid celebrations, a major livestock theft incident from Shirur taluka in Pune district has created panic among goat traders and farmers after around 15 high-value “mega goats” were allegedly stolen during the night from a livestock enclosure. The animals, specially reared for Bakrid sale, were reportedly worth several lakhs collectively due to their premium breed, massive size and soaring festive market demand.
- Location: Shirur Taluka / Kondhwa, Pune
- Incident: 15 Bakrid “Mega Goats” Stolen
- One Goat Recovered From: Parge Nagar, Kondhwa
- Police Officer Mentioned: PI Kenzale
- Festival Context: Bakrid 2026
According to local residents and traders, the theft has caused heavy financial losses to livestock owners who invest months of hard work, care and money into raising goats specifically for the Bakrid market. Traders alleged that organised livestock theft cases tend to rise during the festive season because of increasing demand and premium prices for large Bakrid goats across Pune district.
One Stolen Goat Recovered From Parge Nagar In Kondhwa
In a dramatic development, one of the stolen goats was later traced to Parge Nagar in Kondhwa after the owner received information from friends about a similar-looking goat being brought to the area for sale by members of the Pardhi community.
The owner, along with local residents, rushed to the location and identified the goat through its markings and physical features before successfully recovering it. The recovery has intensified concerns among traders regarding organised livestock theft networks operating during the Bakrid season.
Muslim Community Meets Police Inspector PI Kenzale
Following the theft incident, local representatives and members of the Muslim community met Police Inspector (PI) Kenzale to raise serious concerns regarding the increasing goat theft cases in Shirur city ahead of Bakrid.
Community members stated that goats purchased after months of hard work for Bakrid are being targeted by thieves, creating fear and insecurity among residents and livestock traders across the region.
- Ayesha Kalim Syed — Chairperson, Women & Child Welfare Committee and Corporator, Shirur Municipal Council
- Tabrez Sheikh
- Javed Sheikh (Bade Bhai)
- Afsar Sheikh
- Wahid Khan
- Kalim Syed
- Tosif Khan
- Mansoor Ansari
- Nana Sheikh
- Bilal Syed
“Goats purchased after months of hard work for Bakrid are being targeted by thieves, creating fear among livestock owners and traders.”
Demand Raised For Increased Night Patrolling
Residents and traders demanded stronger police action and increased night patrolling between 1 AM and 4 AM across Shirur city and nearby rural areas to prevent further livestock theft incidents ahead of Bakrid celebrations.
- Increase surveillance in livestock trading zones
- Deploy additional police patrol vehicles during nighttime
- Take immediate action against organised theft gangs
- Arrest the accused involved in the theft at the earliest
Police Begin Efforts To Trace Remaining Stolen Goats
Police have reportedly started efforts to trace the remaining stolen goats and identify all individuals involved in the theft. The incident has triggered concern among goat traders and farmers across Pune district, many of whom depend heavily on Bakrid livestock sales for seasonal income.
