The DOG business in Nagaland

We all know the diverse culture of the north eastern states of India, with more then 200 distincts tribes and unique culture of its own. I came cross a new report on the web on how the Dog's in Assam are fast disappearing for the state, specially in those areas bodering the state of Nagaland. With election season the demand of Dog meat is unparallel in the state of Nagaland. We heard about the Koreans as Dog meat lovers but for Indian mainland citizen it was a taboo, not anymore-India, the Nagas are more than the Korean in terms of Dog meat delicacy. There are also reports of a large quantity of liquor being smuggled to Nagaland from Assam, as the neighbouring state is officially dry.Nagas are voracious meat-eaters and dog meat is just one of the delicacies. The daily market at Kohima throws up a wide array of meats, from the ubiquitous chicken, pork, beef, squirrel to frogs and what have you Sale of dogs in Nagaland is brisk business but the supply remains insufficient. Thus, dogs from Assam are illegally sent to Nagaland. Buyers from Nagaland arrive at villages in Assam and buy dogs at prices between Rs 200 and Rs 500 each, depending on the health and build. Sources said a single dog could fetch a price as high as Rs 2,000, especially during festivals. Till a few years back, it was a common sight to see rows of dogs, tucked in gunny bags, kept on the side of the highway near Dimapur along the Assam-Nagaland border checkgate as owners awaited vehicles to load the consignment for onward journey. Here is how the Business works and How the Dogs ends up in Naga Kitchen.