Donkey meat recovered from Islamabad
Authorities in the capital have uncovered a disturbing illegal meat operation at a farmhouse in the Tarnol area, where donkey meat was allegedly being processed for sale both locally & abroad.
The Islamabad Food Authority (IFA), backed by local police and district administration, conducted the raid & found around 25 maunds (over 900 Kg) of meat, which was instantly destroyed. Officials also restored around 60 live donkeys from the premises.
A foreign national found at the scene was arrested & handed over to police for further investigation. Initial reports suggest that the meat was not only being distributed locally but was also allegedly part of a wider supply chain that extended abroad.
Deputy Director of the IFA, Dr Tahira Siddique, said around 60 live donkeys were recovered from the property. It was exposed that the meat was allegedly being supplied not only to the local market but also exported abroad.
Investigators believe the illegal business was being overseen by a Chinese national who had reportedly been active in Tarnol for an extended period. The farmhouse was being used without authorisation to prepare and distribute meat.
Further investigations are underway to trace the meat distribution network and identify the buyers involved, both internationally and domestically.
Dr. Siddique stressed the significance of the issue, emphasizing that ensuring the availability of safe and quality food in Islamabad is the Food Authority’s top priority. We are enforcing a zero-tolerance policy against those who endanger public health.
The Food Authority has urged the public to report any suspicious activities or low-quality meat to the relevant authorities so that such illegal operations can be dismantled swiftly.
