In a coordinated operation, Srinagar Police and the Food Safety Department conducted raids at multiple locations across the city targeting vendors suspected of selling unhygienic and expired meat products.
During the operation, large quantities of rotten meat were seized and destroyed on the spot under relevant provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act.
In one notable case, the police, along with officials from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), raided a cold storage facility in Parimpora where spoiled meat was found. The contaminated meat was confiscated, and the cold storage was sealed under applicable sections of the Food Safety and Standards Act.
Officials confirmed that this action is part of an intensified drive to protect public health and ensure strict compliance with food safety regulations.
Separately, based on credible information received at Police Station Zakoora, authorities identified Ab Hameed Kuchay, a resident of Soura and operator of Sunshine Foods at SICOP Zakoora, as a prime suspect. He is accused of conspiring with Arif Ahmad Shah of Baghat Barzulla to supply large quantities of decomposed meat unfit for consumption to restaurants and hotels throughout Srinagar.
Police emphasized that this intentional distribution of rotten meat poses a significant health risk and is a serious violation under applicable laws.
Accordingly, FIR No. 48/2025 has been registered at Police Station Zakoora under sections 271, 275, and 61(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and the investigation is ongoing.
Srinagar Police assured that inspections and legal actions will continue in cooperation with relevant departments to ensure strict enforcement and accountability within the food supply chain, prioritizing public health and safety. (Agencies)
