Joint Market Inspection Drive Conducted by Food Safety Department and Kulgam Police

Описание: Joint Market Inspection Drive Conducted by Food Safety Department and Kulgam Police

Tanveer Wani

Kulgam, September 11, 2025:
A joint team of the Food Safety Department and Kulgam Police today carried out a comprehensive market inspection in the main town of Kulgam. The drive aimed to ensure the availability of safe, hygienic, and quality food items for the general public.

During the inspection, various markets and business establishments were thoroughly checked for food quality, hygiene, and price regulation. Substandard, misbranded, and expired food items were seized and destroyed on the spot. Shopkeepers were given strict directions to maintain hygiene and ensure the sale of only safe and quality food products.

A fine of ₹3,000 was imposed during the drive, and several food samples were collected for laboratory analysis.

Speaking on the occasion, Assistant Commisioner Food Safety Syed Nighat Hassan stated that no compromise will be tolerated when it comes to public health. She added that such inspection drives will continue in the future to safeguard consumer interests and uphold food safety standards.

DYSP Headquarters Kulgam, Nisar Ahamd Khan, who was also part of the operation, emphasized that the police are fully committed to supporting the administration in curbing illegal and unethical practices. He assured the public that joint enforcement actions will be intensified in the coming days.

The authorities have urged all vendors and shopkeepers to comply strictly with food safety norms and legal guidelines to avoid punitive actions. After Market checking locals thanked to concern SHO Sabzar Ahamd who always raise our issue to many department said Gulam Qadir a local shopkeeper