Authorities in Islamabad have completed an investigation into the recent recovery of donkey meat from a warehouse in the Tarnol area, concluding that there is no evidence the meat was ever supplied within the federal capital.
According to police sources, the meat, and hides were intended for export to China but were seized before shipment.
The inquiry followed a major raid by a food safety team, which led to the recovery of over 1,000 kilograms of donkey meat, 45 live donkeys, and several hides from the warehouse. The remains and bones of slaughtered animals were later disposed of in Sector C-16.
Meat bound for export, not local supply
Sources revealed that 60 donkeys were brought from Faisalabad, out of which only 15 were slaughtered over 17 days. The plan was reportedly to export the meat and skins to China via Gwadar Port, but the operation was intercepted just in time.
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The owner of the warehouse, a Chinese national named Jiang Liang, recorded his statement with the police. However, two other key figures — Fayyaz, who rented the facility, and Aamir, a property dealer — were arrested from Taxila for failing to submit rent documents and other required details to the police. Both men were booked and sent to jail on judicial remand, though police confirmed the offense is bailable.
The Islamabad Police concluded their investigation within four days of the raid. “There is no confirmation that the recovered meat was ever distributed or consumed in Islamabad,” said a police source. “All signs indicate it was meant solely for export.”
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Donkey meat reaches Battagram
Meanwhile, the scandal appears to be spreading beyond the capital. In Battagram, local authorities recovered more slaughtered donkey meat from the Koza Banda China Camp. The district administration seized the illegal meat and arrested the suspects involved in the operation.
Residents in the area expressed outrage after learning about the presence of forbidden and harmful meat in their locality, with many calling for stricter surveillance and harsher penalties to prevent future incidents.
