Rotten Meat Scandal: Kashmir Pen Demands Full Disclosure and Public Accountability
Srinagar | August 2: Following the disturbing revelation and destruction of 1,200 kilograms of rotten meat in Srinagar by the Food Safety Department and the Drugs and Food Control Organization (DFCO), Kashmir Pen expresses deep alarm and calls for a thorough, transparent, and time-bound investigation into this public health hazard.
This is not just a regulatory lapse — it is a matter of life and death.
We commend the authorities for intercepting the consignment. But how did such a staggering quantity of unfit meat pass through checkpoints, cold chains, and supply networks unnoticed? Who were the suppliers, handlers, and retailers? Was this an isolated incident or part of a larger, systemic failure?
As part of our social responsibility campaign, Kashmir Pen Cares, we call upon:
• Law enforcement and food safety authorities to ensure zero compromise on food safety norms.
• Government officials to make the probe findings public and prosecute any official or trader found guilty.
• Civil society and local residents to stay alert and report suspicious or unhygienic food sales.
“Public health must never be a negotiable commodity,” stated a Kashmir Pen spokesperson. “We stand with the people of Kashmir in demanding accountability, safety, and dignity in what reaches their plates.”
Public Advisory from Kashmir Pen:
• Always check expiry labels, packaging integrity, and smell/appearance of meat and perishables.
• Avoid buying from vendors who do not maintain proper hygiene or refrigeration.
• Report violations directly to the Food Safety helpline or your local municipal authority.
Let this not be another incident buried under bureaucratic silence. Let this be the start of a cleaner, safer, and more accountable food ecosystem.
Kashmir Pen Cares — because truth and health matter | Kashmir Pen
