Archive · 11 Aug 2026
Shinde Suggests MCOCA Against Milk, Paneer Adulterators in Maharashtra
Some people in Maharashtra secretly add fake or harmful ingredients to food like milk and paneer.
This is called food adulteration.
It can make people sick, and children are especially at risk because they drink a lot of milk.
Eknath Shinde is a very important leader in Maharashtra, second-in-command to the Chief Minister.
He thinks this crime is very serious and should not be treated like a small offence.
He wants the police to use a very strong law called MCOCA, which is usually for dangerous organised criminals.
He also wants offenders to be arrested without bail so they cannot get out of trouble easily.
To make sure these cases win in court, he is creating a special team of experienced lawyers.
His goal is to scare off people who try to cheat with food and keep everyone safe.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde suggested invoking MCOCA against those adulterating milk, paneer and other food products.
Shinde warned that food adulteration poses a serious threat to public health, especially for children who consume milk.
The suggestion came during a meeting at Sahyadri Guest House reviewing departmental targets under the 'Developed Maharashtra 2047' initiative for 2026-27.
He directed officials to register non-bailable offences and take strict action without leniency to create a strong deterrent.
Shinde ordered the formation of a special legal team of senior experts to assist in prosecuting food adulteration cases.
- Who
- Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who issued directives to officials including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
- What
- Suggested invoking the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) and non-bailable offences against food adulterators, and ordered a special legal team to strengthen prosecution.
- When
- During a meeting reviewing departmental targets for 2026-27 under the 'Developed Maharashtra 2047' initiative.
- Where
- At Sahyadri Guest House in Maharashtra.
- Why
- Because adulterated milk, paneer and other food products pose a serious threat to public health, particularly children.
- Key Official
- Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra
- Proposed Law
- Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA)
- Products Affected
- Milk, paneer, other food products
- Meeting Venue
- Sahyadri Guest House
- Initiative
- Developed Maharashtra 2047 (2026-27 targets)
- Other Measures
- Non-bailable offences; special legal team of senior experts
- Key Concern
- Threat to public health, especially children