New Delhi: As a part of food aid to survivors of the Nepal earthquake, Pakistan has reportedly sent ‘beef masala’ packages, raising anger in the Hindu country, where beef is not consumed.
Indian doctors who have travelled to Nepal to treat survivors at a Kathmandu hospital revealed to claim that food packets from Pakistan contained beef.Â
“When we reached the airport to collect the food items from Pakistan, we found packets of ready-to-eat meals, including packets of ‘beef masala’,” a doctor said.Â
“Most of the local people are not aware of the contents. When they understand, they avoid it,” another doctor said.
Nepal may raise the issue with Pakistan.Â
“The matter has been conveyed to Prime Minister Sushil Koirala and the intelligence chief. We are also starting an internal inquiry to verify the facts. If the report is correct, we will raise the matter at the diplomatic level with Pakistan. India, being our key partner, will also be informed of the developments,” a government official reportedly said.Â