Punjab Food Dept: 20 officers suspended for corruption, incompetence

Lahore: The 20 officers were suspended in Punjab Food Department for corruption, incompetence and negligence of duty.

According to the spokesman, six assistant food controllers have been suspended from Sheikhupura, Faisalabad, Jhang and Gujar Khan. While three assistant food controllers and three food inspectors and one junior clerk have been suspended from Sargodha, Khushab and Bhakkar.

The spokesman stated that Secretary Food Punjab suspended 20 officers following the orders of Minister Food Punjab.

Food Minister Bilal Yasin said that officers did not take action against the presence of sub-standard wheat at flour mills.