In a worrying turn of events following last week’s shocking seizure of 1,200 kg of rotten meat in Srinagar, more suspicious consignments are now being discovered, seized, and reported.
The disturbing visuals of decaying meat in bulk quantities across various parts of Kashmir are leaving consumers alarmed and distressed.
Authorities in Kashmir have reported at least three fresh cases involving large quantities of suspicious meat in the Valley.
Speaking to Greater Kashmir, Assistant Commissioner of Food Safety, Hilal Ahmed Mir, confirmed that 350 kg of meat—bearing similarities to the 1,200 kg seized last week—was discovered dumped along the Gallandar-Pampore road in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district.
“Some supplier had discarded it overnight, likely out of fear of being caught with substandard meat,” Mir said.
He added that an investigation has been launched to trace the source of the dumped meat, and legal action will follow once the culprit is identified.
On Tuesday, officials also seized over 250 kg of questionable meat in Ganderbal, which was subsequently destroyed.
“We have stepped up our surveillance of meat suppliers and are actively inspecting storage facilities,” Mir stated.
Meanwhile, a video circulating on social media shows large quantities of meat dumped into the River Jhelum, raising further alarm.
According to reports, the meat was “rotten and foul-smelling” and suspected to have been intended for use in popular non-vegetarian dishes and Wazwan preparations.
Since the initial seizure of 1,200 kg of putrefied meat by the J&K Drug and Food Control Organisation (DFCO) on July 31, public outrage and concern over food safety in the Valley have intensified.
The incident has sparked widespread debate and demands for accountability across both social and mass media platforms.
The DFCO stated that the seized meat was likely headed for restaurants, street vendors, and small eateries. However, officials have yet to publicly identify the source or intended recipients of the unlabelled and improperly packaged meat. (Agencies)
