Srinagar, Nov 14: Taking serious note of recurring reports regarding the alleged sale and circulation of rotten meat, Grand Mufti of Jammu and Kashmir, Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam Farooqi, has urged Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to order a thorough and impartial investigation into the matter.
He has also called upon the Food Minister to ensure strict enforcement of food safety laws, strengthen inspection mechanisms and maintain continuous vigilance to ensure that those compromising public health are held accountable.
Emphasising the humanitarian dimension of the issue, the Grand Mufti said food safety was not merely an administrative responsibility but a matter of public health, human dignity and the protection of innocent lives. He stressed that no citizen should be exposed to health risks due to negligence, malpractice or commercial greed.
The Grand Mufti also appreciated the efforts of J&K Police in taking action in this regard and emphasised the need for coordinated efforts between the police and concerned departments to prevent the recurrence of such incidents.