Islamabad, February 06, 2023 (PPI-OT):Acting on the instructions of the Chairman CDA Capt. (Retd.) Noor-ul-Amin Mengal, Senior Special Magistrate CDA and MCI Islamabad. A joint operation was conducted for the violation of Food Ordinance 1960 in different areas of the city and 9 accused were sent to Adiala Jail.

CDA Chairman Captain R Noor-ul-Amin Mengal has directed official concerned to ensure hygienic and standard quality of food in restaurants while the staff should also be vaccinated against diseases properly as there could be no compromise on health of people. On this occasion, the Senior Special Magistrate said that the citizens of Islamabad cannot be left at the mercy of mafias to play such a heinous game with human life.

According to the details, on Monday, the court sentenced the accused Muhammad Jahangir, Muhammad Aqib, Zia Waqas, Muhammad Zahid, Muhammad Arif, Muhammad Waheed, Aamir Ali, Kabir Ahmed, Afaq Ahmed to 3 days imprisonment and 2,000 fine under the Pure Food Ordinance 1960 section 23. Sentenced to a fine of Rs. In case of non-payment of the fine, the accused will have to serve one more day of imprisonment. The accused were sentenced for not administering health vaccines to themselves and their staff.

Moreover, the Senior Special Magistrate while giving the verdict said that every citizen should take care of cleanliness. The citizens of Islamabad cannot be left at the mercy of anyone to share deadly diseases with each other. The Senior Special Magistrate of the CDA further said that the court has shown restraint and given a lesser sentence this time. Heavy fines and penalties will be imposed in case of non-implementation of future laws.

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