Budgam, Nov 14: Around 1,600 kilograms of rotten meat was seized at Budgam Railway Station during a joint late-night operation conducted by multiple government departments to prevent unsafe food products from entering the local market.

The operation involved the District Administration Budgam, railway authorities, Municipal Committee Budgam and the Animal Husbandry Department.

The massive recovery has raised concerns over the transportation of unhygienic meat and the possibility of contaminated food products reaching consumers, potentially exposing the public to serious health risks.

Officials said the coordinated action was aimed at checking the movement of unsafe food items and ensuring compliance with food safety standards.

The seizure has also highlighted the need for stricter monitoring of meat transportation and improved enforcement mechanisms to prevent the circulation of substandard food products.

Meanwhile, details regarding the origin of the consignment, its intended destination and the identity of those responsible were not immediately available. Further details about the investigation and action against those involved are awaited.