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11 Arrested in Odisha After Detergent Detected in Niali Paneer
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 12:46 AM
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Police in Odisha have booked eleven people after a detergent was found in paneer sold in Niali, raising health concerns.
Police in the town of Niali, Odisha, launched an investigation after routine testing revealed the presence of a detergent in locally sold paneer. The adulteration was confirmed by laboratory analysis, prompting authorities to act swiftly.
A total of eleven individuals, including vendors and suppliers linked to the contaminated product, have been booked under relevant food safety and criminal statutes. Officials emphasized that the use of detergent in dairy products poses serious health risks, especially for children and the elderly.
The incident has triggered a broader inspection of dairy outlets across the district to ensure compliance with food safety norms. Consumers are advised to purchase paneer from verified sources and report any suspicious products to local authorities.
The case underscores ongoing challenges in curbing food adulteration in the region and highlights the need for stricter monitoring mechanisms to protect public health.
A total of eleven individuals, including vendors and suppliers linked to the contaminated product, have been booked under relevant food safety and criminal statutes. Officials emphasized that the use of detergent in dairy products poses serious health risks, especially for children and the elderly.
The incident has triggered a broader inspection of dairy outlets across the district to ensure compliance with food safety norms. Consumers are advised to purchase paneer from verified sources and report any suspicious products to local authorities.
The case underscores ongoing challenges in curbing food adulteration in the region and highlights the need for stricter monitoring mechanisms to protect public health.