Srinagar, Dec. 13 -- The government on Thursday directed an investigation into reports of presence of toxic drug residues in the eggs sold in local markets.

Pertinently, ruling party legislator from Zadibal Tanvir Sadiq had also raised concerns about the issue in the face of the controversy over the alleged presence of traces of antibiotics linked to cancer risks in the egg brand Eggoz.

In a post on the microblogging site 'X', Sadiq expressed concern over the detection of nitrofuran and nitroimidazole residues in eggs. "(These) drugs (are) strictly banned for use in food-producing animals due to their toxic and carcinogenic effects," he posted.

The legislator highlighted the danger that such eggs could pose to vulnerable groups, includ...