Bhopal BMC Saddled With 47 Buffaloes, Fodder Bill Crosses ₹16 Lakh In 10 Months
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The 47 buffaloes currently housed at the Bhopal Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) Arwalia cattle pound ('Kanji House') have become a growing burden on the civic body, which has spent more than Rs 16 lakh on their fodder over the past 10 months. With the animals still involved in a court case and therefore ineligible for auction, the BMC is now preparing to hand them back to…
In Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, the Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) faces a costly issue with 47 buffaloes that have been under its care for the past 10 months. These animals have cost the BMC over Rs 16 lakh in fodder expenses. Despite being involved in a court case, the buffaloes remain at the Arwalia cattle pound, also known as Kanji House, as they are ineligible for auction.
The BMC's Govardhan Project wing has sought permission from senior officials to return the buffaloes to the Itkhedi police. The police had seized 49 buffaloes from the BMC in January 2026 after discovering them being transported illegally. While the truck carrying the animals was released, the buffaloes were kept at the BMC's pound due to the ongoing court case.
The BMC has been responsible for their feeding costs, which have totaled more than Rs 16 lakh. During this period, nine of the buffaloes have died and four calves were born. The BMC is now preparing to hand over the buffaloes to the Itkhedi police and provide a detailed account of the expenses incurred.
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