Almost 40 percent of milk samples collected from shopkeepers across the city have been found to be adulterated, prompting a strong response from the local administration during a review of its ongoing public health campaign.
In a meeting chaired today by Commissioner Karachi Syed Hassan Naqvi, Deputy Commissioners reported that 43 milk sellers were inspected, of which 17 were found selling adulterated milk.
Commissioner Naqvi directed the officials to take strict legal action against anyone involved in the sale of adulterated milk.
As a result of these actions taken across all districts, the violating shopkeepers were fined a total of Rs 159,000.
It was reported in the briefing that the problem is widespread, with the highest number of 8 cases recorded in District West, followed by 6 cases in District Keamari. Two cases of adulteration were found in Korangi and one in District South.
The Commissioner stressed the need to continue the campaign, directing the Deputy Commissioners to remain vigilant and continue the crackdown to protect public health.