Times of Islamabad

Non bailable arrest warrants issued for former PFA Director Ayesha Mumtaz

Non bailable arrest warrants issued for former PFA Director Ayesha Mumtaz

LAHORE – Non-bailable warrants were issued for former Punjab Food Authority(PFA) director Ayesha Mumtaz and other officials for failing to testify ina case pertaining to “violating various sections of the Food Safety Act”.

Judicial magistrate directed Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Operations toarrest and produce the culprits in court on the next hearing.

The accused failed to appear before court despite being summoned repeatedly.

Two years ago, in Oct, Mumtaz was removed from her post after a reportedtussle with higher officials. She rose to fame for her campaign againstunhygienic food sold at restaurants and other eateries in Punjab.