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Agriculture
1600 Kg Rotten Meat Discovered in Railway Cargo at Budgam, J&K
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 05:17 PM
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Authorities uncovered about 1.6 tonnes of spoiled meat in a freight wagon at Budgam railway station in Jammu and Kashmir.
Officials inspecting a freight train at Budgam railway station in Jammu and Kashmir found a wagon loaded with roughly 1,600 kilograms of rotten meat. The discovery was made during a routine cargo check, prompting immediate containment of the affected wagon.
The railway authorities have informed the district administration and the state food safety department, which are now examining how the perishable goods entered the supply chain without proper refrigeration. An investigation has been launched to identify the consignor and to assess any breach of transport regulations.
Health officials have warned that the decayed meat could pose a risk of food‑borne illnesses if it reaches the market. They have ordered the disposal of the contaminated cargo in accordance with safety guidelines and are monitoring nearby markets for any related complaints.
The incident highlights gaps in monitoring perishable freight on Indian railways and may lead to stricter enforcement of cold‑chain protocols for meat transport across the region.
The railway authorities have informed the district administration and the state food safety department, which are now examining how the perishable goods entered the supply chain without proper refrigeration. An investigation has been launched to identify the consignor and to assess any breach of transport regulations.
Health officials have warned that the decayed meat could pose a risk of food‑borne illnesses if it reaches the market. They have ordered the disposal of the contaminated cargo in accordance with safety guidelines and are monitoring nearby markets for any related complaints.
The incident highlights gaps in monitoring perishable freight on Indian railways and may lead to stricter enforcement of cold‑chain protocols for meat transport across the region.