Action Launched Against Expired Food Items After Motorway Tragedy

Authorities have launched a comprehensive campaign against the sale of expired food items after a Lahore-based family of four died from suspected food poisoning on the motorway near Bhera. The incident, which occurred five days ago, has prompted the motorway police to take decisive action to prevent further tragedies.

The unfortunate event unfolded when five members of a family were found semi-conscious in their car by the motorway police during routine patrols. The family was traveling from Lahore to Islamabad when they were discovered on the side of the motorway. Despite being rushed to the Tehsil Headquarters Hospital in Bhera, four family members succumbed to the suspected poisoning, despite the medical staff’s best efforts. The postmortem report is still being processed, and authorities have yet to officially determine the cause of death.

In response to the incident, the motorway police, in collaboration with assistant commissioners and the food authority, have initiated a campaign targeting the sale of expired items at shops and hotels located in motorway service areas. This joint operation is being conducted on Motorway M1, M2, Swat Expressway, and Hazara Expressway.

During the ongoing operation, the joint team has been actively inspecting food items, discarding expired products, and imposing fines. A spokesman for the motorway police reported that fines totaling more than Rs350,000 have been levied, and several shops have been sealed for non-compliance.

The awaited postmortem report is expected to provide crucial insights into the exact cause of the suspected food poisoning. Local authorities are working diligently to ensure that all potential sources of contamination are identified and addressed.