Srinagar, 14 November (H.S.): Railway Police Kashmir seized around 1,600 kg of allegedly rotten meat packed in 44 boxes at Budgam Railway Station. The consignment was being transported from Delhi to Budgam.

The seizure was made by a team led by SHO Railway Police Budgam, Benazir Iqbal, under the supervision of SSP Railways Kashmir Mohammad Yousuf Choudhary.

A police officer confirmed that a team of officials, including the Tehsildar Budgam, Food Department officials and a veterinary doctor, inspected the meat consignment. The department issued a certificate declaring the meat is not fit for consumption.

The meat boxes were not packed as per the prescribed procedure and were being transported in the parcel train without proper ice or refrigeration arrangements to maintain the required temperature, the officer said.

In this connection, FIR No. 56 of 2026 under Section 27 of the BNS was registered at Police Station Railway Budgam. Further investigation is underway.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Krishan Kumar