LHC rejects bail petitions of accused supplying 600kg dead chicken meat in Faisalabad
Pakistan
Court observes ignoring such a critical issue could endanger the lives of citizens
LAHORE (Dunya News) – The Lahore High Court has rejected the bail petitions of the accused involved in supplying 600 kilogrammes of dead chicken meat in Faisalabad.
Justice Amjad Rafiq of the LHC issued a detailed decision on Monday denying bail to Naveed Tariq and other poultry meat suppliers.
In its judgment, the court observed that ignoring such a critical issue could endanger the lives of citizens, as consuming such meat could lead to long-term diseases and even death.
It stated that such meat was allegedly used in restaurants, other cuisines and popular shawarma points, posing a threat to society.
The court noted in the order that although the defense claimed the allegations against the accused, who had been supplying meat for the past 15-20 years, were false, their actions, according to the Punjab Food Authority, were deemed inhumane and jeopardise public safety.
The court, after reviewing the case, found the accused ineligible for bail.
A case had been registered against the accused on May 16 at the Thikriwala police station in Faisalabad for supplying 600 kilogrammes of dead chicken meat.
