MARGAO, April 19 -- Team Herald

Margao witnessed chaotic scenes on Saturday morning as an unexpected beef shortage disrupted Easter preparations. Local meat shops, especially those at the South Goa Planning and Development Authority (SGPDA) market, were overwhelmed by crowds hoping to purchase beef, only to find supplies severely limited.

Despite arriving early, many customers returned home empty-handed, expressing frustration and accusing vendors of not providing prior notice about the shortfall.

"We had customers lining up as early as 6:30 a.m., but the supply we received was nowhere close to meeting the demand," said Rahim Bepari, a vendor at the SGPDA market. "Our beef consignment arrived around 7:30 a.m., and within two hours, we ...