Sale of unhealthy milk is a heinous crime : Shahbaz Sharif

Lahore : Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has directed that indiscriminate action should be continued against the elements involved in production and sale of substandard and unhygienic milk. He said that production and sale of unhealthy milk is a heinous crime and those involved in this evil trade deserve no leniency.

The Chief Minister while issuing instructions to provincial administration said that effective measures should be continued for eliminating the heinous trade of substandard and unhygienic milk as those mixing harmful ingredients in milk are enemies of humanity.

He said that the mafia involved in adulteration in milk deserves maximum punishment and it is the responsibility of the institutions concerned to deal with such elements with an iron hand. He said that the elements involved in this evil business will be rooted out and will not only be imposed fine but also sent behind bars.

The Chief Minister said that the heinous trade of substandard and adulterated milk in any form will be eradicated and no one will be allowed to play with the lives of children. He said that deterrent action will be taken against the elements supplying or selling unhygienic milk and no mercy will be shown to those mixing harmful ingredients in packed or loose milk.

The Chief Minister said that those poisoning the people in the name of milk are worst enemies of the society. He said that the sources of supply of substandard, harmful and unhealthy milk will also be closed.

He said that protection of the lives of people is his responsibility and no one will be allowed to sell poison in the name of milk. He said that action will be taken against the producers and sellers of unhygienic milk under zero tolerance policy and this heinous trade will be completely eradicated.