Staff Correspondent
CHITRAL: The district administration sealed an illegal manufacturing unit involved in producing potentially harmful oil from animal fat in Chitral Bazar and arrested its owner.
The action was taken by Assistant Commissioner Headquarters Adnan Haider Malooki on the instructions of Lower Chitral Deputy Commissioner Ehsanullah.
During the raid, officials seized around 150 kilograms of allegedly hazardous ghee and oil prepared by melting animal fat.
The authorities also sealed the premises and arrested the unit’s owner for operating the illegal manufacturing facility.
The action aims to prevent the production and sale of unsafe food products and protect public health.
The district administration reiterated its commitment to taking action against illegal manufacturing activities and businesses involved in endangering public health.
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