Severed dog head found in fridge of momo factory in Punjab's Mohali, probe launched

Authorities in Mohali have launched a full-scale investigation after a dog’s severed head was discovered inside a refrigerator during a raid on a fast-food factory in Mattaur. The discovery was made during a crackdown on unhygienic food production, prompting officials to seize and destroy large quantities of contaminated food.

On Sunday, health officials raided a factory supplying momos and spring rolls across Chandigarh, Panchkula, and Kalka. The action was taken following multiple complaints about the unsanitary conditions in which the food was being prepared. Reports had surfaced online, with locals posting videos alleging that workers were using dirty water and spoiled vegetables in food production.

During the raid, officials discovered large quantities of chopped meat, a crusher machine, and reused cooking oil. However, the most disturbing find was the severed head of what appeared to be a pug inside a fridge. The body of the animal was missing, raising concerns over whether dog meat had been used in food preparation or consumed by the factory workers.

The head was sent to the veterinary department for testing to determine if dog meat had been incorporated into food items.

According to reports, the factory had been running for the past two years without proper registration and was owned by an individual who also operated a bakery in the area. Despite previous complaints, the facility continued operations until the recent crackdown.