The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has arrested two key suspects allegedly running a large-scale fake milk supply network in the province.
Officials identified the suspects as Rauf Bhatti, arrested in Chakwal, and Maqsood Bhatti, taken into custody in Rawalpindi. Police said Maqsood Bhatti was wanted in six cases, while Rauf Bhatti faced eight cases and had been evading arrest for an extended period.
A spokesperson for the PFA said the accused were producing and supplying around 200,000 litres of fake milk daily across Punjab. This operation posed serious health risks to consumers.
The suspects had previously been expelled from the province but allegedly tried to set up production units in other provinces and the federal capital. Despite being declared persona non grata, their activities continued, challenging the authority of the state.
The Director General of the PFA stated that intelligence-based operations and surveillance helped identify and close all units linked to the suspects. He added that anyone involved in the manufacture and supply of fake milk would face strict legal action.
Authorities said the crackdown demonstrates the PFA’s commitment to enforcing food safety standards and protecting public health in Punjab. The agency urged consumers to remain cautious and report any suspicious milk products to the relevant authorities.
Officials also confirmed that the suspects would be prosecuted under the law. The PFA will continue monitoring milk production and distribution to prevent similar illegal activities.
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The arrest of these suspects is a major step toward curbing the circulation of adulterated milk in Punjab. Authorities emphasized that coordinated operations and public cooperation are essential to ensuring food safety in the province.
