1,000kg Rotten Meat Destroyed at Illegal Slaughterhouse in Lahore
The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has destroyed 1,000 kilograms of rotten and foul smelling meat during an operation against an … Read More The post 1,000kg Rotten Meat Destroyed at Illegal Slaughterhouse in Lahore appeared first on ProPakistani .
Punjab Food Authority (PFA) officials have destroyed an enormous 1,000 kilograms of spoiled meat found during a raid on an unlicensed slaughterhouse in Al Madina Colony, Shahdara. The extreme stench and appearance of the meat prompted the operation, which was carried out at the behest of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.
Punjab Food Authority's Director General, Raja Mansoor Ahmed, revealed that the establishment had already been shut down, yet the owner allegedly persisted in producing meat without authorization. Upon inspection, officials discovered the meat to be teeming with flies and stored in deplorable sanitary conditions. A veterinary expert reviewed the meat and declared it unsafe for human consumption, leading to its destruction.
The slaughterhouse also failed to maintain necessary records, meat identification, a valid license, and other essential documents. Inspectors uncovered open drains, damaged flooring, stagnant dirty water, and an overpowering odor in the slaughtering area. The owner allegedly resisted the authorities during the operation, damaging an official vehicle, but he was apprehended and charged.
Raja Mansoor Ahmed vowed that the PFA would continue to enforce zero tolerance for businesses that disregard food safety regulations. He encouraged citizens to report any food-related grievances via the PFA helpline 1223.
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