Govt warns public over fake livestock import permit circulation
The Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock today warned against a fake livestock import permit being circulated online in the name of the Department of Livestock Services (DLS).
The Ministry issued the warning in a press release today, saying a purported permit allowing cattle imports from India has recently spread across social media and other digital platforms.
Upon initial verification, the ministry found the document to be fabricated, misleading and deliberately designed to create confusion.
It said the document bears no resemblance to any official approval, record or procedure followed by the DLS, adding that the department has confirmed it did not issue such a permit.
The ministry also noted that the information, reference numbers and signatures used in the document could not be verified, and therefore it cannot be treated as a valid government authorization.
The ministry called on the public, business community and relevant stakeholders not to rely on or act upon such false information, and to avoid sharing unverified documents.
It warned that legal action may be taken against individuals involved in spreading fake information.
The ministry further advised all concerned to rely only on official DLS platforms and credible government sources for accurate information.
