Continuing the massive operation against adulterated milk, Punjab Food Authority on Wednesday recovered a total of 17,000 litres of tainted and adulterated milk from 5 milk trucks in Lahore and Sahiwal.
According to the reports, 3 trucks were recovered from Faiz Ganj Underpass in Lahore, which were carrying 10,200 litres of chemically adulterated milk. The milk, artificially made from powders and chemicals, was being transported and supplied to different shops of the area. DG Punjab Food Authority Captain (R) Muhammad Usman stated that a case has been lodged against the milk shop owners, also, two perpetrators were arrested on spot.
PFA enforcement teams raided Hassnain Umar Ice Factory in the vicinity of Arifwala, Sahiwal, and seized over 6000 adulterated milk from 2 trucks, 2 drums of chemicals and banaspati ghee, said DG Food Authority. The illicit act of preparing artificial milk was taking place in a covert room. DG PFA further revealed that the milk was being frozen in the ice factory and then transported to Lahore. The ice factory was sealed, while the truck driver was arrested on spot. Further, a case was also filed against the factory owner.
DG Food Authority said for the complete annihilation of adulterated and substandard milk, effective and prolonged plans are being chalked out with the Operations team.