🚨 Islamabad Food Authority Busts Massive Donkey Meat Racket in Tarnol

❗ Shocking Discovery in Islamabad

In a major food safety crackdown, the Islamabad Food Authority (IFA) recently uncovered a massive illegal donkey meat operation in the Tarnol area. The raid, conducted in late July, led to:

Seizure of over 1,000 kilograms of donkey meat

Confiscation of 50 to 60 live donkeys being kept for slaughter

Arrest of a foreign national, while local accomplices escaped

Destruction of the seized meat to prevent it from entering the market.

📜 What Authorities Found

The operation was reportedly based in a makeshift slaughterhouse/farmhouse setup, where donkeys were being illegally slaughtered. Intelligence gathered over a week led to the bust.

Investigators believe the meat may have been supplied to foreign nationals or even exported abroad. This raises serious concerns over public health, religious food compliance, and animal rights.

🧑‍⚖️ Legal Action & Ongoing Investigation
An FIR was registered under various sections of the Islamabad Capital Territory Food Safety Act, 2021. The IFA is now investigating whether:

Local restaurants or food vendors were involved

This was part of a larger network exporting donkey meat illegally

🐴 Concerns from the Public
Local butchers’ associations and citizens have praised the operation but raised concerns over Islamabad's lack of an official slaughterhouse. They’ve demanded a regulated facility in I-11/4 to ensure all meat entering the market is properly inspected.

📣 My Thoughts
This incident is not just shocking — it's a wake-up call for better food safety in Pakistan. Authorities must:

Strengthen inspection mechanisms

Punish illegal meat traders harshly

Launch public awareness campaigns on food safety

💬 What are your thoughts? Have you ever worried about where your food comes from?