Expressing serious concern over reports of banned drug residues being detected in eggs sold in markets, MLA Zadibal and the JKNC’s Chief Spokesperson Tavir Sadiq on Thursday urged the government to initiate an immediate and comprehensive investigation into the matter.
In a post on X, Sadiq said laboratory findings have indicated the presence of nitrofuran and nitroimidazole, drugs strictly prohibited for use in food-producing animals due to their carcinogenic and toxic effects.
He said the issue assumes greater gravity as eggs are widely consumed by children, senior citizens and patients, and are often recommended by doctors as a primary protein source. “This is a direct public-health risk and cannot be taken lightly,” he warned.
Sadiq called upon the Health Minister Sakina Ittoo and Food & Supplies Minister Satish Sharma, along with the Food & Supplies Department and Food Safety authorities, to carry out residue testing across major markets, trace the supply chain and take strict action against those responsible.
“For the safety of our people, there can be no compromise. This must be treated with utmost urgency,” he said.
His remarks come amid circulating reports, including one from The420.in, claiming that contaminated eggs linked to a particular brand triggered nationwide food-safety concerns.
