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ISLAMABAD, Nov 19 (APP):The Islamabad Food Authority (IFA) teams have seized 15,000 litres of adulterated milk and 3,700 kilograms of ghee, skimmed milk powder, and chemicals during late-night operations in Bani Gala, as officials intensified action to stop unsafe food production across the Federal Capital.
Talking to APP, Deputy Director Operations of Islamabad Food Authority (IFA), Dr Tahira Siddique said, during the inspection drive, teams discovered an illegal manufacturing unit producing adulterated milk on Malah Road in Bani Gala.
She said that the workers were caught in the act during the raid, and the entire unit was immediately sealed.
Dr Tahira said that the raid led to the recovery of 15,000 litres of prepared milk, 1,200 kilograms of banaspati ghee, 2,500 kilograms of skimmed milk powder, and 5 kilograms of chemical additives used for mixing and thickening. These materials were found stored in large containers, ready for distribution.
Officials on site confirmed that all adulterated milk and ingredients were destroyed immediately to prevent them from entering the local market.
The Food Authority stated that such material poses a serious risk to public health and must be removed without delay.
A case has been registered against six individuals involved in the illegal production. Two of them were arrested on the spot, while others are being traced, she added. Authorities said that investigations were underway to determine the
supply chain, distribution networks, and additional locations linked to the operation.
The Deputy Director of the Islamabad Food Authority urged citizens to remain vigilant and report any hidden food-related manufacturing activity in houses, farmhouses, or private properties within their neighbourhoods. According to him, community reporting plays a significant role in identifying illegal units that operate away from commercial centres.
Dr Tahira Siddique of the Food Authority stated that the administration is committed to ensuring safe and standardised food in the federal capital. She added that the city has enforced a zero-tolerance policy against those involved in adulteration, and operations will continue without interruption.
She emphasised that food safety teams are conducting routine and surprise inspections in both urban and rural zones. The aim is to identify illegal production points, check storage practices, examine raw materials, and ensure that food intended for sale meets required standards.
The Food Authority announced that inspections will intensify in the coming days. Teams have been instructed to focus on areas where complaints have been received, as well as locations with reported past violations. Continuous surveillance will also be carried out in markets, dairy shops, and distribution points to detect any adulterated stock.
Authorities stressed that protecting public health requires firm action against groups involved in food adulteration. They reiterated that any facility—whether operating in commercial buildings, houses, or farm structures—found preparing unsafe food will be sealed, and legal cases will follow.
According to Dr Tahira Siddique, the zero-tolerance policy is now being implemented in full, and the food authority will not allow harmful products to reach consumers. She reaffirmed that safe food is the right of every resident, and ensuring its availability is a primary responsibility of the administration.