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ISLAMABAD, Dec 10 (APP):The Islamabad Food Authority (IFA) carried out a late-night operation in Sector I-10 and disposed of 80,000 litres of fake milk after tracing a supply network operating from a residential area.
The authority also arrested two suspects, registered a case, sealed the unit and confiscated vehicles used in the daily distribution of the same quantity of adulterated milk.
Talking to APP, Deputy Director Operations of IFA, Dr Tahira Siddique raided a concealed production unit preparing and supplying large quantities of fake milk every day.
According to the authority, the group was producing nearly 80,000 litres of synthetic milk on a daily basis before sending it across the city.
Dr Tahira said the operation was conducted after food safety and vigilance teams completed extended surveillance. The teams monitored vehicle movements, supplier routes and the suspected unit for several days to confirm the network’s pattern. She said the suspects were running the activity silently from within a residential block and had set up a mixing system that made the fake product appear similar to real milk.
During the raid, officials discovered the method used for preparation. According to her, the group mixed a thick chemical-based powder solution and loaded it into tankers. The mixture was then chilled with ice to give it the appearance and texture of milk before being dispatched to multiple points in the city.
Two individuals present at the site were immediately taken into custody. A case has been registered against them, the shop linked to the activity has been sealed, and the vehicles used for transporting the product have been impounded. Officials said further arrests could follow as the investigation expands to suppliers and distributors involved in the chain.
Dr Tahira said the authority was filing cases against those selling chemical-based liquid in the name of milk. She added that all available resources would be used to eliminate adulteration networks operating in the federal capital. She also urged milk suppliers to comply with laid-down rules, warning that violations would result in strict action without any relaxation.
The deputy director stated that the latest operation is part of an expanded drive against unsafe food practices in Islamabad. Surveillance teams have been instructed to intensify field inspections and trace networks involved in the preparation and distribution of adulterated products. The authority plans to broaden monitoring to cover more residential and commercial areas where such activities may be taking place.
The authority stressed that fake milk poses serious risks, as chemical powders and thickening agents used in such mixtures can lead to health issues. Officials reiterated that suppliers must follow all safety standards and maintain records of sourcing and distribution.
Dr Tahira said that the Islamabad Food Authority is committed to ensuring safe milk reaches consumers and that repeated violations would lead to permanent closure of units involved. As scrutiny expands, more checks are expected in markets, shops and hidden locations suspected of being part of similar supply lines.