Kozhikode: Two migrant labourers who were taken into custody by Kuttiady police on the suspicion that they were keeping rotten meat to be sent along with ingredients for 'shawarma' in nearby hotels, were released on bail on Saturday.
Both of them, hailing from Uttar Pradesh, had to remit an amount of Rs 25,000 each as cash surety at the court for bail.
However, the owner of the shelter, where the labourers processed the meat, said that the meat was solely meant for using as manure in his field and the rest were to be sold outside for various purposes including cosmetics. A.P. Moidu, from Jathiyeri, Nadapuram said that he would sue the health officials and the locals who spread panic.
The health department stressed that they were informed of the 'shawarma' link by the labourers themselves and more investigation was needed into the seizure.
On Friday, more than 200 kg of rotten meat was seized from two migrant labourers in Irutty, Vilangad.
Shahasad Ali (25), son of Rasaqat Ali and Nadeem (25), son of Abdul Majeed were taken into custody.
