Probe Underway to Identify Those Responsible, official
Budgam, Nov 14 (JKNS): Around 1,600 kilograms of deteriorated meat was seized at Budgam Railway Station after Railway Police noticed a suspicious consignment leaking blood and emitting a foul smell, prompting intervention by the Food Safety Department and Veterinary officials.
An official told news agency JKNS that the consignment was inspected by the Veterinary Department, whose doctor issued a certificate declaring the meat unfit for human consumption due to its highly deteriorated condition and potential health risks.
He said the seized meat was being disposed of in the presence of the Tehsildar, Executive Officer of Municipal Committee Budgam and officials of the Food Safety Department.
An FIR (No. 05) has been registered under Section 271 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), while further investigation is underway to identify those responsible for transporting and handling the consignment, official said.
Adding further that the consignment was unmarked and had not been booked in the name of any identifiable person. Police are also questioning railway authorities over how such a consignment was accepted without proper documentation.
Official said that the transportation of meat requires proper documentation, including slaughterhouse, veterinary and Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) certificates, besides adequate refrigeration facilities to maintain the prescribed temperature of minus 18 degrees Celsius or below. (JKNS)
