Officials seize 4,710 litres of adulterated milk and file FIR against 15 accused
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has uncovered an alleged milk adulteration operation at a dairy in Navi Mumbai, following a tipoff that prompted officials to conduct a raid on August 19, 2026.
During the operation, officials reportedly caught Shivendra Shyamlal Jaiswal allegedly mixing skimmed milk powder and chilled water into regular milk. The adulterated product was then allegedly prepared for distribution through local dairy establishments.
4,710 litres of adulterated milk seized
According to the information released about the operation, authorities seized and destroyed approximately 4,710 litres of adulterated milk, valued at around ₹1,85,780.
Officials reportedly found that the adulterated milk had been supplied to establishments in several areas of Navi Mumbai and neighbouring Thane. The locations named in connection with the seizure include Thane, Airoli, Kopri, Digha and Ghansoli.
The operation highlights concerns surrounding the quality and safety of milk entering local supply chains, particularly when adulteration occurs before products reach consumers.
Paneer and skimmed milk powder also confiscated
In addition to the adulterated milk, enforcement officials reportedly confiscated 129.5 kg of paneer and 473 kg of skimmed milk powder during raids connected with the investigation.
| Item | Quantity / Value |
|---|---|
| Adulterated milk | 4,710 litres |
| Value of seized milk | ₹1,85,780 |
| Paneer seized | 129.5 kg |
| Skimmed milk powder seized | 473 kg |
| Individuals/entities named in FIR | 15 |
The seizure of skimmed milk powder is particularly relevant to the alleged adulteration process, as officials reportedly found it being used along with chilled water to modify regular milk.
FIR filed against 15 individuals and entities
Authorities have reportedly filed an FIR against 15 individuals and entities in connection with the alleged adulteration racket.
The case is expected to examine the activities of the establishments involved in processing, handling and distributing the milk and other dairy products.
Authorities have also initiated the process of cancelling the food licences of all establishments implicated in the case. The licensing action could have significant consequences for businesses found to have violated food-safety requirements.
Food safety concerns for consumers
Milk adulteration remains a significant food-safety concern because consumers may have little ability to identify adulterated products before purchase or consumption.
The Navi Mumbai operation also underlines the importance of regulatory inspections and testing across dairy supply chains. Effective enforcement can help identify unsafe practices before adulterated products reach a wider consumer market.
For the dairy industry, incidents such as this can also affect consumer confidence and place greater emphasis on traceability, quality control and compliance with food-safety standards.
The FDA investigation and licensing proceedings will determine the extent of responsibility among the individuals and establishments named in the case. Further action could follow as authorities continue their investigation into the alleged adulteration and distribution network.
