The Jammu and Kashmir police have filed a case against a local departmental store for selling substandard baby milk in Srinagar. The complaint was from a parent whose baby fell ill after consuming the milk from the store. The departmental store identified as 7/11 in Sanatnagar has been charged with selling substandard, adulterated milk for babies causing health deterioration. Sections 273, 274, 275, 276, and 420 of the IPC have been cited in FIR no. 48/23, which has been registered in the Sadar PS and is currently under investigation.
The incident highlights the alarming issue of selling unregulated and potentially harmful items in marketplaces. Parents are always apprehensive about the quality of baby food and milk as they are crucial to ensuring the baby’s growth and development. The issue has caused shock waves across the region as people demand better regulation of the stores functioning in the area.
The Jammu and Kashmir police department has called for a thorough investigation into the incident to ascertain the facts and bring the culprits to justice. In the meantime, parents are advised to be extra vigilant while purchasing food products for their babies. It is crucial to ensure that the items bought are of high quality and from a reputable source. The police department has urged the public to come forward and report any such instances to them to prevent such incidents from happening again.
The Jammu and Kashmir police’s swift action highlights their commitment to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all citizens. It is heartening to see that steps are being taken to weed out unscrupulous elements and ensure that all the products sold in stores are of the highest quality. It is up to the community members to play an active role in ensuring that such malpractices are not allowed to flourish in their surroundings.
