Uttar Pradesh: 10 quintal adulterated khoya seized by FDSA Lucknow ahead of Diwali

LUCKNOW: On Friday morning, Lucknow food safety administration (FSDA) team seized 10 quintals of adulterated khoya worth Rs 2 lakh which had been brought from Unnao into the state capital ahead of Diwali.

The team intercepted a van near Hardoiya roundabout and collected the sample before disposing off the rest into soil.

Speaking to TOI, Shailendra Pratap Singh, the designated officer of FSDA Lucknow said, “It was evident from the first glance that khoya was of sub-standard quality made of milk powder, starch and refined oil. We have collected a few samples and destroyed the remaining.”

The accused from whom the adulterated khoya was recovered was identified as Pawan Kumar Gupta, who is said to be habitual offender.

Talking to TOI, Ashok Kumar Singh, the assistant commissioner of FSDA Lucknow division said, “Last year too we destroyed Gupta’s sub-standard khoya worth Rs 25 lakh. He was earlier operating from Lucknow, then shifted to Hardoi and now he has made his base in Unnao.”

“Friday’s consignment was worth around Rs 2 lakh. We are waiting for a sample report after which we will take legal action against him once again,” he added.