Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 20: A joint team of Jammu Municipal Corporation and doctors deputed by Sheep Husbandry Department under the supervision of Municipal Veterinary Officer, Dr Sushil Kumar Sharma conducted a surprise inspection team on the eve of Eid-ul-Fiter in different areas of Jammu city, here today.
The drive was conducted on the direction of JMC Commissioner, Rahul Yadav to ensure the sale of wholesome, good quality meat and meat byproducts to the consumers. The surprise drive was conducted at Talab Tillo, Bohri, Muthi, Bantalab, Paloura, Janipur, Amphalla, CPO Chowk, Narwal, Gandhi Nagar, Gangyal and Satwari.
During the drive, various meat shops, chicken shops and fishmongers were inspected and about 20 kg of substandard meat was seized and disposed off properly. Also a fine to the tune of Rs. 21,500/- was also imposed to the meat sellers for selling unstamped, unhygienic and substandard meat.
“Notices have been served to various meat shop owners to install the black colour glasses in front of their shops and restrain the open display of mutton/ chicken,” an official of JMC said.
Meat and chicken shop owners were also instructed to keep separate bins to collect the daily waste generated on account of refused/inedible meat and chicken parts for further proper disposal through JMC vehicles.
The officials also sensitize all the shopkeepers dealing with meat/chicken products to maintain hygienic environment in and around their shops, so that good quality hygienic meat shall reach to the consumers.
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