FDA Seizes ₹6.65 Lakh Worth of Banned Gutkha in Nashik

FDA officials in Nashik seized a batch of gutkha and flavored tobacco worth ₹6.65 lakh during a large‑scale crackdown on illegal tobacco products. The confiscated items were found to be in violation of the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act, which prohibits the sale and distribution of gutkha and flavored tobacco. The seizure underscores the agency’s ongoing efforts to curb the availability of harmful tobacco products in the market. By intercepting this shipment, the FDA aims to protect public health and enforce the ban on these addictive substances.