Donkey, horse meat seized
By Our Staff Reporter
2015-08-26
LAHORE: The city government teams on Tuesday raided different spots in the city and seized a huge quantity of dead animals` meat, including that of donkeys and horses.
According to officials, a team aided by police raided Kotli Ghai locality in Harbanspura and seized 300kg of dead donkeys and horses meat. Police arrested three men involved in the crime.
During preliminary investigation, the accused confessed to supplying dead horses and donkeys` meat in Gulberg area.
Another raiding party headed by Food Minister Bilal Yaseen seized tones of dead chicken meat in Tollinton Market. The team reportedly got some people arrested.
PFA: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Tuesday kept its focus mainly on roadside food setups, sealing over 30 eateries, restaurants andfood outlets/units across the city.
In Ravi Town area, the PFA team sealed Danish, Jhoolay Lal and Haq Bahoo Qulfi Units, Sheikh Sweets, Haidri Store, Sakhawat Store, Shahi Qulfi, Bilal Juice Corner and Subhani Food in Shahdara.