Srinagar, Aug. 11 -- Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a function at Amar Singh College, Srinagar, Itoo described the menace as a "serious health concern" that has reached alarming proportions. She said health experts are increasingly linking the rise in cancer, liver ailments, tumours, and sudden heart attacks-particularly among young people-to the widespread consumption of adulterated food.

"Some people are playing with our health by giving us food items that are adulterated and laced with harmful chemicals. This is not only unethical but life-threatening," she said.

Health officials revealed that Jammu & Kashmir currently has around 51,000 active registered cancer cases, in addition to a growing number of patients suffering f...