SAHIWAL (News Reporter) — Commissioner Sahiwal Division, Dr. Asif Tufail, has issued a strong condemnation regarding the unfortunate incident of harassment and physical assault on a Punjab Food Authority (PFA) team in Village 67/D, Pakpattan. He stated unequivocally that no leniency will be shown to anti-social elements who take the law into their own hands.
High-Level Meeting: DG Food Authority & Commissioner
The Commissioner expressed these views during a meeting with the Director General of Punjab Food Authority, Muhammad Asim Javed, at his office. The discussion focused on the recent incident in Pakpattan and broader strategies to improve food quality standards across the Sahiwal division.
Zero Tolerance Against Adulteration
During the meeting, Commissioner Dr. Asif Tufail emphasized the gravity of the situation, stating:
Legal & Moral Crime: Adulteration in food items, particularly milk, is not just a legal violation but a serious moral offense.
Public Health: Those playing with human health deserve no mercy.
Community Support: Every member of society must support the administration in eradicating the menace of food adulteration.
Incident Background and Immediate Action
The incident occurred in Village 67/D of Pakpattan when a PFA team, conducting routine milk sampling, was taken hostage by miscreants. The staff, including a female officer, were subjected to physical violence.
Current Status of Investigation:
The administration took immediate notice and registered a formal case (FIR).
Main suspects involved in the attack have already been arrested.
Commissioner Sahiwal assured that more effective security measures will be implemented to prevent such occurrences in the future.
DG Food Authority’s Resolve
DG Punjab Food Authority, Muhammad Asim Javed, thanked the Pakpattan district administration and the Commissioner for their proactive support and personal interest in the case.
“Such cowardly attacks cannot deter our teams,” he affirmed. “The checking process will be intensified to ensure the provision of quality, adulteration-free food to the public.”