LAHORE (HRNW): In line with the Punjab Government’s “Zero Tolerance” policy against food adulteration, the Director General of the Punjab Food Authority (PFA), Asim Javed, met with the enforcement team that recently displayed exceptional bravery during an operation against the milk mafia. The DG lauded the team’s courage, distributing commendation certificates and cash prizes to the officers involved.
Recognition of Bravery and Institutional Support
The heroic actions of the team, particularly the female officer who led the front line against the adulteration mafia, have received high-level administrative recognition:
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Government Commendation: The Special Assistant to the Chief Minister of Punjab and the Chief Secretary of Punjab both issued statements praising the courage and professional integrity of the female officer.
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Performance Incentives: DG Asim Javed emphasized that officers who risk their safety to ensure the provision of pure food to citizens are the pride of the department.
Stark Warning to the Milk Adulteration Mafia
During the ceremony, the DG PFA issued a final warning to those involved in the production and distribution of counterfeit or chemically contaminated milk:
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Zero Tolerance: There will be no leniency for the “Milk Fraud Mafia” that plays with human lives for financial gain.
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Exemplary Punishment: The DG vowed to make an “example” out of those found violating food safety laws, ensuring they face the maximum penalties under the law.
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Sustained Crackdown: Instructions have been issued to field teams to intensify surveillance on milk supply lines and production units across the province.
The Punjab Food Authority reaffirmed its commitment to the Chief Minister’s vision of a “Healthy Punjab,” stating that the crackdown on “food terrorists” will continue unabated until the provincial supply chain is fully purged of adulterated products.
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