SRINAGAR: The Food Safety Department in north Kashmir’s Kupwara along with Revenue Department and local police seized and destroyed over 18 quintals of frozen food items, including cow and buffalo hooves.
Officials said that the products were being stored and sold in violation of established food safety norms. The seizures were made during surprise checks at several restaurants and food outlets across the district.
They said the confiscated items were destroyed on the spot to prevent them from reaching the market. Authorities warned of strict legal action against repeat offenders, as part of an ongoing campaign to ensure hygienic and safe food for the public.
Assistant Commissioner Food Safety, Mohammad Rafiq Mir while speaking to reporters reiterated their commitment to safeguarding public health, vowing that the ongoing inspection drives will continue with full intensity.
Officials warned that any individual or establishment found violating food safety norms will face strict legal action, including prosecution and closure of business, stressing that no leniency will be shown to repeat offenders.
Over the past fortnight, Food Safety Department teams, often working with local police and revenue officials, have been conducting surprise inspections at meat shops, restaurants and cold storages throughout Jammu and Kashmir.
The drives have been triggered by repeated reports of rotten meat, spoiled poultry and unhygienic food products being sold to the public. (KNO)
