Srinagar, Aug. 22 -- Addressing the Friday congregation at the Jamia Masjid here, the Mirwaiz expressed deep concern over the rotten meat scandal that shook people's trust and created widespread anxiety for the past more than two weeks.

The authorities recently conducted raids at multiple locations as part of a crackdown on rotten and adulterated meat in the Kashmir valley, targeting vendors suspected of selling unhygienic and expired meat products.

During the operations, substantial quantities of rotten meat were seized and destroyed on the spot under the relevant sections of the Food Safety and Standards Act.

The Mirwaiz said that despite assurances in media by the authorities regarding a thorough investigation into the matter, "not ...