Bandipora, May 3 -- Suhail Rather

Residents across several villages in Bandipora district have raised serious concerns over the unchecked sale of expired and unhygienic packaged food items, especially snacks like Lays, Kurkure, and locally manufactured sweets, which are being sold to school-going children.

The disturbing trend has drawn strong reactions from parents, teachers, and healthcare professionals who are calling for immediate government intervention to curb the practice and ensure children's safety.

According to locals, the issue has been persisting for several months, particularly in villages such as Aloosa, Nadihal, Nathpora, Kaloosa, and Chitteybandy. Shopkeepers in these areas, especially those operating close to schools, ...