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Dog's Severed Head Found in Mohali Food Factory; Workers Flee as Probe Deepens

Authorities in Mohali have fined the factory ₹22,000 for unhygienic conditions while investigating potential use of dog meat in food production.

The factory had been supplying momo and spring rolls every day across Chandigarh, Panchkula and Kalka for the past two years.
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Discovering a dog’s severed head from a refrigerator at the unit, the Mohali MC team slapped a slaughter fine of ₹12,000 on the owner. (HT Photo)

Overview

  • A momo and spring roll factory in Mohali's Mataur village was found operating in unsanitary conditions, with decayed food materials and bulk plastic bags on-site.
  • Officials discovered a dog's severed head in the factory's refrigerator, raising concerns about potential use of dog meat in food products.
  • The factory, which had been supplying food to Chandigarh, Panchkula, and Kalka for two years, has been fined ₹22,000 by the Mohali Municipal Corporation.
  • Samples of food and the dog's head have been sent for testing to determine any public health risks and confirm whether dog meat was used in production.
  • The factory workers, reportedly from Nepal, are currently absconding, and authorities are working to locate them as the investigation continues.