1000 KG Donkey Meat Recovered - In Islamabad Food Authority Raids

The Islamabad Food Authority conducted a surprise raid in the Tarnol area, uncovering a significant illegal operation involving donkey meat. During the operation, officials discovered over 50 donkeys and 1,000 kilograms of processed meat on the spot. Initial investigations suggest that this large quantity of meat was being prepared for supply to foreign markets.

Major Bust: Donkey Meat Prepared for Foreign Markets Seized in Tarnol

Following the successful raid, the Director of the Food Authority immediately ordered the registration of a case against all individuals involved in the illicit activity. The confiscated donkey meat was promptly disposed of under strict supervision at the site of the discovery. Deputy Director Dr. Tahira Sadiq confirmed that a foreign national found at the location was handed over to the police for further questioning as part of the ongoing investigation. Authorities have also launched efforts to trace any areas where this illegally processed meat might have already been supplied.

Donkey Meat Seizure Islamabad

This incident follows similar actions by food safety watchdogs in other parts of the country. Last year, the Punjab Food Authority (PFA) imposed cumulative fines totaling Rs 270,000 on nine eateries and issued warning notices to two food points during an operation led by Director General Muhammad Asim Javaid. During these inspections, PFA teams discarded large quantities of expired ketchup, prohibited Chinese salt, and 72 liters of substandard used cooking oil in areas like Johar Town and on Shaukat Khanam Road.

The PFA's actions were taken against food business operators (FBOs) for various violations, including frying food in rancid oil, failing to maintain records of expired food items, poor storage systems, the presence of prohibited food ingredients, and unhygienic conditions in kitchen premises. The Director General emphasized that, under special instructions from the Punjab Chief Minister, every food business, regardless of size, would be thoroughly inspected, particularly before the start of the holy month of Ramadan, to ensure public health and safety.