{
  "id": 17371004,
  "title": "Food Safety Department Intensifies Drive Against Adulteration In MP; Seizes 128 Kg Paneer, Palm Oil And 4 Quintals Of Mawa In Gwalior Ahead Of Diwali",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/food-safety-department-intensifies-drive-against-adulteration-in-mp",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T08:33:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/food-safety-department-intensifies-drive-against-adulteration-in-mp-seizes-128-kg-paneer-palm-oil-and-4-quintals-of-mawa-in-gwalior-ahead-of-diwali"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Food Safety Department in Madhya Pradesh has ramped up efforts to combat food adulteration during the current festive season. In two distinct operations, officials have seized substantial quantities of potentially unsafe food items.\n\nFirstly, in Pichhore, Dabra, a tip-off led to the raid on a residence on Veermadhna Road. The police seized 128 kg of paneer and 10 litres of palm oil from the property of Rakesh Baghel. The seized items were promptly placed under seal, and samples were taken for testing. The raid left dairy operators in the area apprehensive about further inspections.\n\nSimultaneously, in Gwalior, the department intercepted two vehicles near Girwai police station. The lorries were transporting 4.25 quintals of mawa bound for Bhopal. The drivers, Mukesh Chaurasia and Shabdpratap Yadav, informed the officials that the consignment was en route from Mor Bazar. Upon inspection, the entire mawa cargo was confiscated, and the drivers were arrested. An investigation revealed that the mawa was owned by Suresh Kannaujia.\n\nThe value of all seized materials is estimated at Rs 12.28 lakh. Despite stringent enforcement measures, the latest mawa seizure in Gwalior once again underscores the city's role as a major transit hub for transporting mawa to Bhopal and other destinations.",
  "summary": "Food Adulteration In Madhya Pradesh: The Food Safety Department has intensified its drive against food adulteration during this ongoing festive season across Madhya Pradesh. In two separate actions, the Food Safety Department seized 128 kg of paneer and 10 litres of palm oil from Pichhore in Dabra. Meanwhile, officials intercepted two vehicles carrying 4.25 quintals of mawa in Gwalior. The…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}