As goats become one of the most prized possessions for Muslims ahead of Bakri Eid, with a few commanding prices in lakhs, the season also sees a rise in theft of the sacrificial animals at Deonar abattoir. 

To ensure smooth business at the animal market, the BMC has introduced QR codes this year. No one can take an animal out of the abattoir without producing a receipt with a machine-readable code, said the civic body.