2026: Police and the Punjab Food Authority have foiled an attempt to supply unsafe meat to hotels and shops after recovering seven maunds of meat from dead animals during a joint operation on Gogera Road in Pakpattan.
According to police officials, a suspicious vehicle was stopped at a checkpoint on Gogera Road. During a search, authorities discovered approximately seven maunds of meat obtained from dead animals inside the vehicle.
Initial investigations revealed that the meat was allegedly being transported for supply to various hotels and shops in Okara, raising serious concerns about public health and food safety.
Suspect Arrested, Vehicle Seized
Police arrested a suspect identified as Waheed Jamal at the scene and registered a case against him under the relevant narcotics and food safety laws, according to the report.
The vehicle allegedly being used to transport the unsafe meat was also taken into custody in accordance with the law.
Punjab Food Authority Destroys Contaminated Meat
Following the recovery, Punjab Food Authority officials reached the site and examined the seized meat.
Authorities subsequently destroyed all seven maunds of the meat by setting it on fire at the scene to prevent it from entering the food supply chain and posing a risk to consumers.
Police said further investigations were underway to identify other individuals allegedly involved in the illegal business and trace the wider supply network.
The operation highlights ongoing concerns over food safety and the illegal supply of meat to commercial food outlets. Authorities have stressed the importance of preventing unsafe food products from reaching consumers.