Public complaints prompt surprise inspection of milk shops in Paharpur

Dera Ismail Khan, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 19th Jul, 2026) Assistant Commissioner Paharpur Shahab Ahmad Khan, acting on public complaints, conducted surprise inspections of several milk shops in Rangpur and Paharpur along with Veterinary Officer Dr. Saghir Imdad and the mobile Testing Laboratory team.

During the inspection, the team examined the quality of milk, checked for adulteration, and reviewed hygiene, sanitation, and compliance with public health standards.

Officials found extremely poor sanitary conditions at two milk shops in Rangpur. The assistant commissioner directed the relevant authorities to cancel the licences of the shopkeepers and initiate legal proceedings against them.

In a separate inspection in Paharpur, excessive water content was detected in the milk being sold by one vendor. The shop was immediately sealed, and legal action was initiated against the owner.

The district administration reiterated its commitment to ensuring the supply of safe and hygienic food items and warned that strict action would continue against those involved in the sale of adulterated or substandard milk.