Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Delhi Destroys 508 Kilograms of Spurious Paneer Ahead of Festivals
Delhi food safety officials found about 508 kilograms of paneer they described as spurious or adulterated.
They destroyed it so it could not be sold to people.
The paneer was found at Okhla Vegetable Market.
Officials increased inspections because festivals can lead to higher demand for paneer, milk products and sweets.
They also collected 22 samples from different parts of Delhi.
These samples will be tested in laboratories.
The government says it will take action against businesses that sell unsafe food.
More inspections are planned during the festive season.
Delhi’s Food Safety Department destroyed approximately 508 kilograms of spurious or adulterated paneer found at Okhla Vegetable Market.
The action was part of intensified inspections ahead of Raksha Bandhan and other festivals.
Officials initiated legal proceedings under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and applicable rules.
Food safety teams collected 22 samples of various food items from districts across Delhi over two days.
The samples were sent to designated laboratories, with further action dependent on test results.
- Who
- The Food Safety Department of the Government of NCT of Delhi, under Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh.
- What
- Officials destroyed approximately 508 kilograms of spurious or adulterated paneer and collected 22 additional food samples.
- When
- Ahead of Raksha Bandhan and other festivals; one report identifies Raksha Bandhan as August 28, 2026.
- Where
- The paneer was found at Okhla Vegetable Market, while the additional samples came from different districts across Delhi.
- Why
- To prevent unsafe, adulterated and substandard food from reaching consumers during a period of increased festive demand.
- Paneer destroyed
- Approximately 508 kilograms
- Location
- Okhla Vegetable Market, Delhi
- Additional samples
- 22 food samples
- Sample coverage
- Different districts across Delhi
- Testing
- Samples were sent to designated laboratories for detailed analysis
- Legal basis
- Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and applicable rules and regulations
- Government position
- Zero tolerance toward food adulteration and unsafe food
