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Crime
Maharashtra FDA Seizes 4,002 kg of Sweets Worth ₹11.11 Lakh from Chembur Luxury Bus Ahead of Diwali
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🗓 04 Nov 2026, 04:02 AM
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The state food‑drug authority raided a luxury bus in Chembur, Mumbai, confiscating more than four tonnes of sweets valued at about ₹11.11 lakh just before the Diwali festivities.
Maharashtra's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted a surprise raid on a luxury passenger bus parked in Chembur, a suburb of Mumbai, on the eve of the Diwali celebrations. Inspectors uncovered 4,002 kilograms of assorted sweets, which the agency estimates to be worth roughly ₹11.11 lakh.
The seizure was part of a broader crackdown on unlicensed food distribution ahead of the festival season, when demand for confectionery spikes. Officials said the sweets were being stored on the bus for resale, but lacked the necessary permits and safety certifications required under state food‑safety regulations.
The FDA team documented the haul, secured the items, and initiated further investigation to identify the supplier and any other vehicles involved. No arrests were reported at the time of the raid, but the agency warned that similar operations will continue to ensure compliance with food‑safety standards during high‑demand periods.
Authorities have urged consumers to purchase sweets only from licensed vendors and to verify that products display proper labeling and expiry dates. The incident underscores the heightened vigilance of regulatory bodies as Diwali approaches, a period traditionally marked by increased consumption of sweets across the country.
The seizure was part of a broader crackdown on unlicensed food distribution ahead of the festival season, when demand for confectionery spikes. Officials said the sweets were being stored on the bus for resale, but lacked the necessary permits and safety certifications required under state food‑safety regulations.
The FDA team documented the haul, secured the items, and initiated further investigation to identify the supplier and any other vehicles involved. No arrests were reported at the time of the raid, but the agency warned that similar operations will continue to ensure compliance with food‑safety standards during high‑demand periods.
Authorities have urged consumers to purchase sweets only from licensed vendors and to verify that products display proper labeling and expiry dates. The incident underscores the heightened vigilance of regulatory bodies as Diwali approaches, a period traditionally marked by increased consumption of sweets across the country.