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MUZAFFARGARH , Jun 17 (APP):The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Tuesday foiled an attempt to supply a large quantity of adulterated milk in Muzaffargarh.
According to a spokesperson, the operation was led by Director Operations South, Shehzad Khan Magsi, who along with his team inspected four vehicles at Bhutta Pur Flyover. During the inspection, 2,000 litres of substandard milk was discarded on the spot, while one vehicle was seized. In addition, fines amounting to Rs 17,000 were imposed on two vehicle owners and FIRS were registered against two milk suppliers, and two persons were taken into custody, the spokesperson said.
Director General Punjab Food Authority, Muhammad Asim Javed, stated that laboratory analysis revealed low fat content and lack of essential nutrients in the seized milk. He said the supply of adulterated milk is a serious offence and will not be tolerated under any circumstances. He mentioned checkpoints have been set up at entry and exit points of cities to curb the transportation of contaminated dairy products.