450 Kg of Sweets Seized in Indore

Indore, Madhya Pradesh – In a major operation on Wednesday, food safety officers confiscated 450 kg of sweets believed to have originated from Bikaner, following a raid on a rented house in Musakhedi. The suspect, identified as Ramchandra Jat, was allegedly sourcing low-cost sweets and distributing them to local vendors. The seized items included popular Indian sweets such as barfis, milk cakes, and rasgullas, which were transported in large tin boxes via bus. According to officials, the sweets were packed in 15 kg tin boxes, with individual milk cakes weighing approximately 4 kg. Food safety officer Manish Swami confirmed that samples of the confiscated sweets have been sent for laboratory testing to determine their safety and quality. A case has been registered against Jat under the Food Safety Act, highlighting the seriousness of the offense. The investigation revealed a significant increase in Jat's operations, with his supply escalating from 30 kg to an alarming 300 kg per day during the festive season. This surge raises concerns about the potential distribution of adulterated products to local sweet and namkeen shops. Authorities are currently probing further into the network of shops receiving these sweets and the pricing strategies employed. As the investigation unfolds, food safety officials are emphasizing the importance of ensuring the quality and safety of food products available to consumers, particularly during peak festive periods.