KARACHI: KMC Veterinary Services Department seized 900 kilograms of illegally slaughtered meat in two different raids against sale of sub-standard and illegally prepared meat in city.

Staff of Veterinary Department confiscated 500 kg of meat from illegal slaughter in Soldier Bazar market in district East and handed it over to welfare institution, while during another operation, illegal slaughter in Orangi Town of district West seized 400 kg of meat and deposited it in welfare institution, said statement.

Despite law and order situation in Orangi Town, officers of Veterinary Services Department controlled situation with help of relevant staff and operation to stop sale of illegal slaughter meat was completed.

Shopkeepers selling meat of illegal slaughter in different areas have been warned to desist from doing so otherwise strict action will be taken against them.

All possible measures are being taken to ensure supply of quality and clean meat to citizens as per rules of hygiene, so it is responsibility of people associated with this profession to avoid sale of wrong and substandard meat.

Published in The Daily National Courier, February, 15 2023

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