8 Metric Tons of Misbranded Fertilizer seized in Shopian
SHOPIAN, FEBRUARY 22: The authorities
in Shopian district conducted a major enforcement action today and seized 8 metric
tons of misbranded fertilizer viz Vermicompost/Organic Manure.
The operation was carried out based
on specific inputs by Farooq Ahmad, Chief Agriculture Officer in coordination
with the Enforcement Wing of the Agriculture Department and Naib Tehsildar
Shopian, Sajad Ahmad.
Following the confiscation, the
concerned shop owners were served a show cause notice by the Law Enforcement
Inspector, and the shops were sealed in
the presence of Naib Tehsildar.
Officials have reiterated that strict
action will be taken against individuals engaged in the sale of misbranded or
substandard agricultural inputs, which pose a threat to farmers and crop
yields. The investigation into the matter is currently underway and shall be
prosecuted in the court of law.
Pertinently, following the directions
of District Development Commissioner, Shopian, block-wise teams comprising
officials from the agriculture, horticulture, and revenue departments, led by
authorized personnel, are actively monitoring the sale of agricultural inputs
across the district.
During the enforcement action, the
Chief Agriculture Officer advised farmers to request testing reports and
permissions from licensed holders before purchasing agricultural inputs.
Farmers have also been urged to
report any suspicious products or activities in the market to the Law
Enforcement Inspector wing on phone number 9596182640 for prompt action.