Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 9: Police Station Bus Stand Jammu, during routine patrolling and checking, intercepted two vehicles- a Maruti ECO (JK02BF-3640) and a Scooty (JK02CB-1221)-and recovered a large quantity of suspected adulterated food items.
On inspection, police found approximately 30 boxes of Soan Papadi (150 kg), 12 boxes of Barfi (60 kg), 2 bags of Boondi (50 kg), and Paneer weighing around 88 kg being transported in violation of the Food Safety and Standards Act (FSSAI).
The seized consignment was kept in police custody, following which the Food Safety Department was immediately informed. A team of officers reached the spot, lifted legal samples of paneer and sweets for analysis, and subsequently seized the entire stock. The consignment was later handed over to the Food Business Operator (FBO) for safe custody.
The matter was also brought to the notice of the Deputy Commissioner, Food Safety, and senior police officers. As per preliminary observations of the Food Safety authorities, the recovered sweets and paneer are suspected to be adulterated. Analytical reports have been enclosed for further reference and confirmation.
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