Agriculture Dept Seizes Fake Pesticides Worth Over Rs2.9m in Multan
Published: September 19, 2026 | Time: 05:30 PM
MULTAN, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 19th Sep, 2026)
The Punjab Agriculture department has launched an extensive crackdown against elements involved in the manufacture and sale of fake, unregistered, and illegal agricultural pesticides under its zero-tolerance policy.
Acting on the directions of Punjab Agriculture Minister Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani and Secretary Agriculture Shakil Ahmed Mian, the Pest Warning team Multan conducted a raid on an illegal and unregistered premises located in a populated area of the city. The operation was led by Dr Abdul Rauf, Deputy Director Agriculture (Pest Warning), Tehsil Multan.
During the raid, 6,064 kilograms of pesticides worth over Rs 2.9 million were seized.
The department stated that the premises was being used by an unregistered firm for the illegal formulation and packaging of agricultural pesticides in a residential area. Two samples were collected from the seized material and sent to a laboratory for chemical analysis.
Five suspects were arrested during the operation. A complaint was lodged at Shah Shams Police Station, Multan, by Pesticides Inspector Dr Abdul Rauf for further legal proceedings. The seized pesticides were also handed over to police as case property.
Agriculture department officials assured continued strict action against those involved in the manufacture, sale, and distribution of fake, illegal, and unregistered pesticides to ensure the availability of quality and registered agricultural products to farmers. Farmers were advised to purchase pesticides only from registered dealers and report the sale of suspicious or illegal agricultural pesticides to relevant agriculture department officials.