Livestock department and Punjab Food Authority seize 180 kg of unwholesome meat in joint raid

faisalabad 7 Oct (DIGITAL ITLA): In a joint operation, the Livestock Department and the Punjab Food Authority intercepted a vehicle (FSG-7446) within the jurisdiction of police station D-Type Colony, Faisalabad, recovering approximately 180 kg of dead and unwholesome chicken meat. The inspection of the meat was conducted by Veterinary Officer Dr. Adil Shehzad in collaboration with relevant Punjab Food Authority officials.

Following the raid, the confiscated substandard meat was disposed of after fulfilling all legal formalities. The suspect was handed over to the police, an FIR was registered against him, and further legal proceedings are underway. The detailed original inspection report has been handed over to Additional Food Safety Officer Muhammad Abbas for further necessary action.

Director Livestock Dr. Sajid Iqbal stated that to ensure the provision of safe, high-quality, and hygienic meat to the public, uncompromising crackdowns against illegal slaughterhouses and those selling unwholesome meat will continue without discrimination.