Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Two Booked For Posing As FDA Officers In Palghar
Two men in Palghar are accused of pretending to be government food and drug inspectors.
They reportedly went to a liquor shop and said they were checking its licence.
The shop owner and a nearby hotel owner became suspicious.
The men allegedly took two energy drinks without paying.
When asked to show identification, they allegedly became aggressive and threatened the owners.
People at the location pressured them to explain themselves.
The men reportedly admitted that they did not work for the FDA.
Police have registered a case, but the investigation is still continuing.
Palghar police booked two men for allegedly impersonating Food and Drug Administration officials.
The men reportedly entered a country liquor shop claiming to inspect its licences.
They allegedly took two energy-drink cans without paying and attempted to leave.
After being challenged for identification, they allegedly threatened and manhandled two business owners.
The accused later reportedly admitted they were not FDA officials; police investigation is underway.
- Who
- Palghar police booked Kunal Bhoir and Udayesh Bhoir, who are accused of impersonating FDA officials.
- What
- The two men allegedly posed as inspectors, intimidated business owners, and attempted to leave with two unpaid energy drinks.
- When
- The incident was reported on August 24, 2026.
- Where
- A country liquor shop in Palghar; the accused are residents of Alonde village in Vikramgad taluka.
- Why
- They allegedly used a fake licence inspection to intimidate the shop operator and seek an improper benefit.
- Accused
- Kunal Bhoir and Udayesh Bhoir
- Alleged impersonation
- Food and Drug Administration officials
- Target
- A country liquor shop operator in Palghar
- Items allegedly taken
- Two cans of an energy drink
- Reported conduct
- Threatening and manhandling two business owners
- Police action
- A case was registered following a victim’s complaint
- Investigation
- Further investigation is underway