Authorities have destroyed 8,000 litres of adulterated milk in a joint operation, uncovering a fake milk production setup supplying the twin cities ahead of Ramazan.
The raid, conducted by the Punjab Food Authority and Islamabad Food Authority, targeted a facility in the I-10 Industrial Estate based on intelligence reports.
Officials said the operation also recovered materials used in the production of fake milk, including 336 litres of oil, 240 kilograms of vanaspati ghee, and 350 kilograms of powdered milk. Machinery used to manufacture the adulterated milk was also seized.
The milk was reportedly being prepared using powdered milk and ghee, making it unsafe for consumption. Authorities said the product was intended for distribution across Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
According to officials, this was part of a broader crackdown, with 28 joint operations conducted so far, resulting in the destruction of 22,000 litres of adulterated milk.
Authorities noted that stricter enforcement in Punjab has pushed adulteration networks toward Islamabad, prompting coordinated action between the two agencies.
Officials said the operations aim to ensure the availability of safe and hygienic milk for consumers, particularly during Ramazan. Citizens have been urged to report any complaints through the helpline 1223.
