In Pakistan, the Balochistan Food Authority (BFA) is cracking down on vegetables grown with toxic sewage water for the third consecutive day in Quetta.
During the authority's operations, vegetables under cultivation on more than 60 acres of land in and around the CPEC Road in Quetta, including spinach, onions, mint, and cabbage, were destroyed.
The campaign has been ongoing for the past three days, and a total of about 150 acres of unhealthy vegetables grown on this land have been destroyed so far. The aim of these operations is to protect public health and discourage illegal farming.
According to BFA experts, vegetables grown with sewage water contain dangerous chemicals such as arsenic, sulfur, and other toxic substances, which could prove to be very harmful to human health. Continuous consumption of these vegetables can cause various complex diseases.
BFA Director General Waqar Khurshid Alam stated that those who grow vegetables with contaminated water would face legal consequences. He emphasized that protecting public health is their top priority, and exploiting the health of citizens for personal gain would not be tolerated under any circumstances.
The Director General further noted that farmers and landowners have been repeatedly informed that sewage water should only be used for non-edible crops. However, despite clear instructions, strict action is being taken against violations.
The Balochistan Food Authority reiterates its commitment to taking measures against the cultivation of unhealthy vegetables and the preparation and sale of substandard food, ensuring that safe and quality food is provided to the public.
Source: Urdu Point