Delhi CM Rekha Gupta oversees a major pre-Diwali crackdown, with officials seizing 7,000 kg of suspected adulterated paneer and khoya.
\n\nIn a major crackdown ahead of Diwali, the Rekha Gupta-led Delhi government has seized around 7,000 kg of suspected adulterated paneer and khoya. The action is part of intensified food safety checks to prevent the sale of substandard and potentially unsafe food products in the run-up to the festive season.
\n\nA video of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inspecting the seized products has surfaced on social media. The footage shows her throwing away the suspected fake paneer and directing officials to step up inspections and take strict action against those involved in food adulteration.
\n\nThe crackdown comes amid increased demand for paneer, khoya and other dairy products during Diwali. The government has instructed food safety officials to intensify checks and keep a close watch on the quality of products being sold in markets to protect consumers from adulterated food.
\n\nFood adulteration has remained a concern across several Indian cities, with inspections and laboratory tests repeatedly flagging substandard and unsafe food products. The problem becomes particularly worrying during festive seasons, when demand for milk-based products such as paneer, khoya, ghee and sweets…
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