PESHAWAR: District administration Peshawar has arrested 15 milkmen during crackdown on adulterated milk in various localities on University Road, said a press release issued here on Tuesday. The crackdown was initiated on public complaints received by the DC Peshawar, Shafiullah Khan. In this connection, the AAC, Syeda Zainab Naqvi along with Veterinary Dr. Mohammad Jamal, Supervisor Naeem- ul-Hassan, Demolishing Superintendent Town West, Sajid inspected the milk of the milk shops in Palosai, Rahatabad, Forest Bazaar, Academy Town, Safaid Dheri, University Town and Danishabad through the modern laboratory of Livestock. After confirmation of the adulteration of sufficient water in their milk 15 milkmen were arrested and their shops were sealed while 600 litres of adulterated milk was also discarded. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Peshawar, Shafiullah Khan has said that district administration is fully active and inspects the milk of the milk shops on a regular basis. APP
He further directed the officers of district administration for conducting regular inspection of milk of milk shops in their respective areas and taking stern action against adulterators.
