The heart of the scandal lies in Vice-Chairman Yogesh Patel’s claims following his inspection of the Charada village warehouse. Patel alleged the presence of 200 to 300 metric tons of expired milk powder and further contended that an unnecessary purchase of 5,000 metric tons was made, even though the dairy already held 15,000 metric tons in stock. These accusations raise serious questions about inventory management and potential financial irregularities within the dairy cooperative.

Patel voiced deep concerns about the potential risk of expired milk powder reaching consumers, underscoring a critical food safety issue. He explicitly stated his intention to escalate the matter by filing a formal complaint with the district registrar, seeking official investigation into the alleged misconduct. Due to the intense commotion and perceived threat during the board meeting, Patel also found it necessary to request police protection, illustrating the high stakes involved.

In direct response to these accusations, Chairman Ashok Chaudhari vehemently denied all allegations. Chaudhari asserted that Dudhsagar Dairy adheres to the highest quality standards across all its operations, dismissing Patel’s claims as fabricated and politically motivated. While Patel has filed a written complaint against Chaudhari regarding the physical altercation, as of the article’s publication, no First Information Report (FIR) had been officially registered.