Mardan: Assistant Commissioner UT Ahlas Saleem, accompanied by Assistant Director of the Halal Food Authority Ruqia Nawaz Khan, conducted a surprise inspection of various shops selling milk and yogurt in Tehsil Mardan. During the inspection, it was revealed that several milk sellers were supplying substandard and hazardous milk and yogurt to the public, while poor sanitation posed serious health risks to customers. On the spot, contaminated milk was destroyed, several shopkeepers were heavily fined and issued strict warnings, and one shop was sealed until the final laboratory test results of the collected samples were received.
On the occasion, Assistant Director of the Halal Food Authority, Ruqia Nawaz Khan, told the media that there would be no compromise on public health, and strict legal action would be taken against those selling substandard and harmful food items. She further emphasized that regular monitoring would continue and that the provision of safe and high-quality food to the public would be ensured at all costs.
