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Crime
Bhiwandi warehouse owner, four others booked for storing expired food worth Rs 10.31 lakh
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🗓 26 Sep 2026, 07:46 PM
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A warehouse owner in Bhiwandi and four accomplices have been booked for keeping expired food items worth Rs 10.31 lakh, authorities said.
The police in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, have filed a case against a local warehouse proprietor and four other individuals for allegedly storing food items that had passed their expiry dates. The seized stock is valued at approximately Rs 10.31 lakh, according to the investigation report.
Authorities said the expired goods were being held in a warehouse that supplies food to retailers and institutions. The investigation was launched after a routine inspection raised concerns about the condition and labeling of the stored products.
The accused have been booked under relevant sections of the Food Safety and Standards Act, which prohibits the storage and distribution of unsafe food. The case is currently under investigation, and further legal action will depend on the outcome of the probe.
The incident highlights ongoing challenges in monitoring food safety compliance in supply chains across the region, prompting calls for stricter oversight by regulatory bodies.
Authorities said the expired goods were being held in a warehouse that supplies food to retailers and institutions. The investigation was launched after a routine inspection raised concerns about the condition and labeling of the stored products.
The accused have been booked under relevant sections of the Food Safety and Standards Act, which prohibits the storage and distribution of unsafe food. The case is currently under investigation, and further legal action will depend on the outcome of the probe.
The incident highlights ongoing challenges in monitoring food safety compliance in supply chains across the region, prompting calls for stricter oversight by regulatory bodies.