Srinagar — The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has expressed concern over the sale of sub-standard and rotten meat across the Valley, terming it a threat to public health and consumer trust. Information was available with The Chenab Times.
According to Kashmir Life, the appeal follows the recent seizure of 1,200 kilograms of rotten meat in Zakura, after which KCCI said it took up the matter with authorities. An FIR has been registered at Zakura Police Station against those allegedly involved.
KCCI noted that similar incidents have occurred in recent months, with enforcement agencies confiscating thousands of kilograms of rotten meat, stale fish, and low-cost dressed chicken unfit for consumption. In some cases, the meat was allegedly treated with colouring agents to make it appear fresh, which the Chamber said could pose long-term health risks.
The organisation also raised concerns about the lack of certification confirming whether meat sold in markets is halal, citing potential religious, ethical, and quality issues. It warned that uncertified, low-cost chicken imports from outside the Valley not only risk food safety but also harm local poultry farmers, urging an immediate ban on such imports.
“These are not mere lapses in quality control but deliberate acts that endanger lives for profit,” KCCI said, calling for coordinated efforts between authorities, the business community, and the public to enforce food safety standards. It maintained that public health and trust must take precedence, with strict legal action against offenders.
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