Operation Poison: Indian Agriculture Minister raids a Mahuwa factory manufacturing over two dozen spurious dairy products with foul-smelling, suspicious chemicals.
Operation Poison Indian Minister Raids Major Dairy Adulteration Hub

Surprise inspection in Rajasthan uncovers factory producing dozens of spurious dairy products under the “Dauji” label, raising alarms over food integrity.

A significant blow against food fraud in the Indian dairy sector was delivered through a late-night, high-profile raid dubbed “Operation Poison.” Dr. Kirodi Lal Meena, the Agriculture Minister, personally led a surprise inspection on a milk processing factory situated near the border of the Bharatpur and Dausa districts in Rajasthan. This action, following a critical tip-off around 11 PM, exposed a large-scale operation manufacturing multiple products under suspicious and potentially illegal circumstances.

The factory was found to be producing over two dozen different items under various brand names, all linked to the single label, “Dauji.” The inspection team, which included the Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) Dr. Sitaram Meena and food inspectors, quickly identified what officials termed “serious irregularities” in the facility’s operations. This scale of production under a centralized, yet undisclosed, operation is a significant concern for legitimate dairy manufacturers committed to quality standards.

A critical finding of the raid was the discovery of suspicious chemicals and raw materials on the premises. Officials located several drums emitting a strong, foul odor, which had been deliberately concealed beneath layers of husk. Preliminary assessments suggest that this material could potentially be either expired vegetable oil or liquid animal fat—common substitutes used in dairy adulteration. Immediate laboratory testing has been initiated to confirm the exact nature of the ingredients used.

The swift and coordinated nature of this enforcement action highlights a growing emphasis on food safety and security by government officials. The operation continued until approximately 1 AM, ensuring that crucial evidence was secured. Following the inspection, both local police, including the Mahuwa Circle Officer and Station House Officer, and food safety teams were deployed to the factory. Their mandate is to secure the site and complete the necessary evidence collection to support regulatory and potential criminal action.

This incident, occurring at a milk processing factory in Mahuwa, sends a strong signal to the international agribusiness community regarding the ongoing risks associated with the supply chain in high-growth markets. The decisive action led by the Agriculture Minister demonstrates a serious commitment to combating the manufacture and distribution of spurious dairy products, a practice that threatens consumer trust and undermines the integrity of the legitimate dairy market.

Source: Read the full report on the factory raid in First India: https://firstindia.co.in/news/india/kirodi-raids-factory-making-spurious-dairy-products

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