Date :3/7/2024
Press Release on 7th March 2024On the directions of Commissioner, JMC, Mr. Rahul Yadav, Municipal Veterinary Officer, Dr. Divya Sharma conduct surprise Meat inspection drive.
On the directions of Commissioner, JMC, Mr. Rahul Yadav, Municipal Veterinary Officer, Dr. Divya Sharma along with team of Doctors deputed by Sheep Husbandry Department viz. Dr. Jiwan Lal, Dr. Sahil Rattan & Dr. Ramandeep Singh conducted surprise Meat inspection drives w.e.f 6th To 7th March 2024 prior to the eve of MahaShivratri 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 TalabTillo Camp, Bohri, Muthi Camp, Bantalab, Paloura, Janipur, Amphalla, CPO chowk, Narwal, Gandhi Nagar, Gangyal, Satwari etc.
During the two day extensive 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 along with a fine to the tune of Rs. 40,000/- was also 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, JMC also sensitized 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.