Chengicherla Abattoir is a slaughterhouse located in Chengicherla village near Hyderabad, TS, India. [1] It is located 30 kilometers away from Hyderabad. The communities that are involved are Aare Katikas and Qureshis. [2]
Chengicherla Abattoir was opened on 01st January 2004 after a high court verdict.
Chengicherla Abattoir was built at a cost of ₹330 million (US$4.1 million) 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.
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