Kapurthala Food Safety team seizes 4 quintals of illegally transported khoya

In a crackdown on food adulteration, the Kapurthala Food Safety team on Sunday morning seized approximately four quintals of illegally transported khoya during an early morning operation at the Dhilwan Toll Plaza.

The operation, led by Assistant Food Commissioner Dr Harjot Pal Singh, was conducted at 5 am under the directives of Punjab Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh, Deputy Commissioner Kapurthala Amit Panchal and Civil Surgeon Dr Sanjeev Bhagat.

The team intercepted a bus bearing registration number NL 02B 6011, which was en route from Rajasthan to Sri Amritsar Sahib. Upon inspection, the team discovered a large quantity of khoya concealed in the bus’s luggage compartment. The consignment was intended for supply to multiple sweet shops in Amritsar.

The bus driver, Hemraj, a resident of Jaipur district, disclosed that the consignment belonged to Shyam from Churu district, Rajasthan, who was also present and confirmed the details of the shipment.

Dr Harjot Pal Singh stated that the khoya was packed in large polyethylene bags, each weighing approximately 25 kilograms. A sample was collected for laboratory testing and the remaining stock was destroyed on-site to eliminate any potential health hazards to the public.

Officials emphasised that the operation reflects the state government’s firm commitment to ensuring food safety and preventing the distribution of substandard or unverified food products. Authorities have assured strict action against violators and heightened surveillance at checkpoints across the district.