Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Maharashtra FDA Seals 274 Dairy Units, Arrests 350 Adulterators
In Maharashtra, a state in India, a government officer named Tukaram Mundhe started a big operation to make sure the milk people drink is safe.
He asked the Food and Drug Administration to check every dairy shop and factory.
They went to 360 places, found bad milk, and stopped 274 illegal dairy units.
They also arrested 350 people who were selling fake milk.
Even a famous company had its license taken away.
This effort helps people trust that the milk in their homes is clean and healthy.
IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe led a statewide crackdown on milk adulteration in Maharashtra.
The FDA conducted 360 raids, registered 235 FIRs, arrested 350 alleged adulterators, and sealed 274 illegal dairy units.
The operation covered the entire dairy supply chain, from production units to neighborhood shops.
Even high‑profile companies like K. Rustom & Co. had licenses suspended for quality violations.
The drive aimed to restore consumer confidence in the safety of milk across the state.
- Who
- IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe and the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration
- What
- Crackdown on milk adulteration involving 360 raids, 350 arrests, and 274 sealed dairy units
- When
- Within 30 days of Mundhe’s appointment as FDA commissioner
- Where
- Maharashtra, India
- Why
- To stop synthetic milk and harmful chemicals from reaching homes and restore consumer confidence
- Officer
- Tukaram Mundhe
- Agency
- Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration
- Raids
- 360
- Arrests
- 350
- Units Sealed
- 274
- FIRs
- 235
- State
- Maharashtra, India