Date :4/20/2023
Press Release on 20th April 2023Municipal Veterinary Officer Dr. Sushil Kumar Sharma, conducted a surprise Meat inspection drive on the eve of Eid-ul-Fiter 2023 in different areas of Jammu City
On the directions of Commissioner, JMC, Mr. Rahul Yadav, IAS, 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 Meat inspection drive on the eve of Eid-ul-Fiter 2023 in different areas of Jammu City to ensure the sale of wholesome, good quality meat and meat byproducts to the consumers. The surprise drive started from Talab Tillo, Bohri, Muthi, Bantalab, Paloura, Janipur, Amphalla, CPO chowk, Narwal, Gandhi Nagar, Gangyal, Satwari etc.
During the drive, various meat shops, chicken shops & fish mongers were inspected and about 20 Kg of substandard meat was seized and later on disposed off properly. Also a fine to the tune of Rs. 21,500/- was imposed to the meat sellers for selling unstamped, unhygienic & substandard meat.
Notices have been served to various meat shop owners to install the black colour glasses in front of their shops and restrain open display of mutton/ chicken. Meat & chicken shop owners were also instructed to keep separate bins to collect the daily waste generated on account of refused/inedible meat & chicken parts for further proper disposal through JMC vehicles.
Municipal Veterinary Officer, Jammu Municipal Corporation also sensitize all the shopkeepers dealing with meat/chicken products to maintain hygienic environment in and around their shops and adhere with the various provisions of Food Safety Act, 2006, Municipal Corporation Act, 2000 and other directions & guidelines issued by the JMC from time to time so that good quality hygienic meat shall reach to the consumers.