The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has announced to induct bodybuilder, wrestlers and former SSG commandos to provide the safety for the food inspectors during raids.
The induction includes, 40 former SSG commandos and 14 wrestlers.
PFA officials spokesperson, the decision was taken after incidents of PFA officers being taken hostage by restaurants and food factories resisting raids became common.
“We will send the former Special Service Group (SSG) commandos with the director general and directors to the field,” the PFA spokesperson said, adding that the decision was taken after frequent misbehaviour with field teams was reported.
“PFA’s teams have been targeted and tortured many times in the past.” (PhotoNews / Geo News)