Srinagar, Aug. 9 -- Dozens of unclaimed meat packages, estimated at weighing around 1,000 kg, were found dumped overnight along the roadside in Soura near SKIMS on the outskirts of Srinagar. In a separate incident, sheep heads were spotted discarded near GD Goenka School in Lal Bazar. Two more consignments were found dumped on roadsides in Nowgam and Pampore on Friday.

"The rotten meat and chicken packages were without labels or trade markings. Exposing the traders and their supplier links is now a matter of investigation. In coordination with the police, and by collecting technical and material evidence, we will unravel this illegal trade practice that is endangering public health," said Assistant Commissioner Food Safety Srinagar, Yami...