A huge case of adulteration has come to light in Behror, Alwar district. In a major move, the food department raided Bohra Sweets Store where 500 kg of contaminated Rasgullas were found. The team destroyed the adulterated rasgulla on the spot and confiscated household gas cylinders. This sweet has been available in Delhi and various cities in the National Capital Territory for a long time.
500 kg of adulterated rasgulla destroyed
Food ministry official Hemant Yadav said a special operation is being launched on the occasion of Diwali to check adulteration. Likewise, a raid was carried out at Bohra Sweets Shop in Behlol based on information from an informant. During the raid, around 500 kilograms of contaminated rasgulla were found in the warehouse, which emitted a foul odor. After investigation, the Rasgulla couple were buried underground with the help of JCB, and about a dozen household gas cylinders were also recovered from the scene.
Adulterated Rasgullas available in Delhi NCR
Investigations also revealed that rasgullas and other sweets have been supplied from Behruru to Delhi, Gurugram and surrounding areas for a long time. Currently, the Food Ministry has sent samples of Rasgullas to the laboratory for testing, and information on domestic gas cylinders has also been submitted to the Logistics Department.
Food Agency appeals to the public to provide information
Food department official Hemant Yadav said a special drive against adulteration is being carried out across the state as demand for milk, cheese and sweets increases during the festival. Therefore, adulterers sell fake and contaminated food products, which may have adverse effects on people’s health. Hemant Yadav also appealed to the public to complain about adulteration, for which the government would provide incentives and keep the identities of complainants confidential.
