Srinagar, Dec 11: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered an urgent investigation into allegations of adulterated eggs being sold in the market after concerns were raised by a legislator regarding possible toxic and carcinogenic contents posing a public health risk.

According to an official communication issued from the office of the Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, the matter came to light through posts shared on the social media handle of Tanvir Sadiq, MLA in the J&K Legislative Assembly. The legislator had flagged reports of adulterated eggs allegedly circulating in parts of Jammu and Kashmir.

The minister’s office noted that the legislator also publicly expressed concern that such adulteration could be harmful to consumers, prompting the government to seek

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