SRINAGAR, March 8 -- A team from the Food Safety of Drug Control Organization, led on the directions of Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, conducted intensive inspections of chicken and meat sellers in various areas of Srinagar, including Nowpora, Khanyar, Nawhatta, Hawal, Zadibal, and Nowshara. The team was accompanied by a veterinary surgeon from the Animal and Sheep Husbandry department to ensure the quality of meat and chicken being supplied to consumers.

During the inspections, 5 food business operators were found to be in insanitary conditions and were compounded under Section 69 of the Food Safety and Standards Act. The Food Business operators were directed to maintain good sanitary and hygiene conditions in their premises failing whic...