LAHORE:Police and Punjab Food Authority (PFA) conducted a joint operation in the Jallo Park area of Batapur and recovered a large quantity of hazardous meat from an illegal slaughterhouse operating inside a residential locality.
The raid was carried out at a house where an unauthorised slaughter facility was functioning. During the operation, officers recovered meat of three dead animals stored in freezers, while two severely ill animals were also taken into custody. Authorities said the premises were found in highly unhygienic conditions, where meat was being processed directly on the ground, posing a serious risk to public health.
Veterinary expert DrAdeelShahbaz, after inspection, declared the recovered meat unfit for human consumption. Following the assessment, Punjab Food Authority officials seized all the meat and disposed of it on the spot. Police further said that fat deposits and packaged animal fat were also recovered from the site during the raid.
The alleged mastermind, identified as Safdar Ali, was arrested on the spot and a case was registered against him at Batapur police station. Officials said further legal action is being taken under the Punjab Food Authority Act and Animal Slaughter Control laws, adding that strict action would continue against those endangering public health.
Suspect held for staging fake robbery
Kahna police have arrested a suspect allegedly involved in staging a fake robbery in order to misappropriate company funds.
The accused identified as a delivery boy working for a private company, attempted to mislead police by reporting a fabricated robbery through a 15 emergency call. Police said the suspect, named Michael, claimed that two armed individuals had snatched cash at gunpoint near Haloki area and fled the scene. However, during initial investigation, inconsistencies in his statement raised suspicion.
Suspect involved in acid attack arrested
Shahdara Town police have arrested a suspect involved in a serious acid attack incident. The suspect identified as YasirMehmood allegedly threw acid on two individuals at a pan shop, leaving a 26-year-old man, Shafiq, severely burned. A 17-year-old boy also sustained injuries to his arm as a result of the attack. After the incident, both victims were shifted to hospital where they were provided medical treatment.
