Over 500 litres of substandard milk discarded

Abbottabad admin swings into action after public complaints pile up

ABBOTTABAD:

In response to public health concerns, the district administration undertook decisive measures on Saturday to tackle the issue of adulterated milk sales in Abbottabad.

According to sources, a team of district administration led by Additional Assistant Commissioner Ali Sher Khan Khaleel and District Director Livestock Akbar Ali conducted a comprehensive inspection at various places in the city, which led to the disposal of over 500 litres of substandard milk. The team also imposed a fine of Rs100,000 and many shopkeepers were served with notices.

The inspection was carried out by a specialised team who utilised a mobile laboratory to collect milk samples from milk shops and milk tankers. The on-spot analysis revealed alarming levels of chemical adulteration and impurities in the milk, posing a serious threat to public health.

Prompt action was taken by the district administration to prevent the distribution and consumption of such hazardous milk.

Published in The Express Tribune, July 9^th, 2023.