Karachi Metropolitan Corporation's veterinary department took action against illegal slaughter houses.
	21-Jan-2021
	Karachi Metropolitan Corporation's veterinary department took action against illegal slaughter houses and seized unhygienic and "pressured" 490 kilograms beef and 110 kilograms mutton. The veterinary department carried out raids at Liaquatabad, Gulistan-e-Johar, Pehlwan Goth, Water Pump, Moosa Colony and Nazimabad and handed over the seized meat to Alamgir Trust and Karachi zoo. Veterinary department's Dr Muhammad Inam, Dr Taj and others took part in the operation while Senior Director Veterinary Jameel Farooqui supervised the operations. On directives of Administrator Karachi Laeeq Ahmed, Senior Director Veterinary Jameel Farooqui formed different teams that are conducting raids across the city to curb sell of pressured and unhygienic meat. Farooqui warned those who are involved in illegal activities to refrain from selling unhygienic meat or else strict action would be taken against them and meat would be seized. Administrator Karachi Laeeq Ahmed said that provision of hygienic essential commodities is amongst responsibilities of Karachi Metropolitan Corporation, adding that lethargy cannot be made in this regard. He directed the concerned officials to continue action across Karachi. He said as per law, animals could only be slaughtered at KMC slaughter houses. The Administrator directed Senior Director Veterinary Jameel Farooqui to submit report on regular basis.