ABBOTTABAD, Feb 12 (APP):The district administration on Thursday discarded 160 kilograms of adulterated and contaminated milk during an early morning surprise inspection carried out at the Muslimabad Barrier entry point on the directives of Deputy Commissioner Abbottabad.
The crackdown, aimed at ensuring milk quality and safeguarding public health, was led by Additional Assistant Commissioner Kamran Ali Shah, who inspected along with the Livestock Department team and a mobile laboratory unit.
During the operation, more than 25 milk supply vehicles entering the district were inspected, while approximately 50 milk samples were tested on the spot. Laboratory testing revealed that 160 kilograms of milk were unfit for human consumption due to contamination with dirt, dung, and other impurities. The substandard milk was immediately destroyed at the site.
The district administration reiterated its commitment to a zero-tolerance policy against food adulteration and emphasized that such surprise inspections would continue to ensure the provision of safe and quality food to the public.