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Health
Punjab syrup factory raided for using chemicals instead of sugar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 04:03 PM
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Food inspectors uncovered a Punjab syrup plant that was substituting sugar with chemicals, prompting a raid and the flight of the owner and staff.
Food inspectors in Punjab conducted a surprise raid on a syrup manufacturing unit after receiving a tip that the plant was using chemical substances in place of sugar. The inspection revealed that the liquid sweetener being produced contained non‑food grade chemicals, a practice that poses serious health risks to consumers.
Authorities seized the product samples and documented the irregularities. The inspector’s report highlighted that consumption of such chemically adulterated syrup could lead to acute and chronic health problems, including gastrointestinal distress and potential organ damage.
Following the raid, the factory's owner and several employees fled the premises, evading immediate arrest. Local police have launched an investigation to locate the fugitives and to determine the source of the chemicals used.
The incident underscores growing concerns over food safety violations in the region and has prompted calls for stricter monitoring of small‑scale food processing units.
Authorities seized the product samples and documented the irregularities. The inspector’s report highlighted that consumption of such chemically adulterated syrup could lead to acute and chronic health problems, including gastrointestinal distress and potential organ damage.
Following the raid, the factory's owner and several employees fled the premises, evading immediate arrest. Local police have launched an investigation to locate the fugitives and to determine the source of the chemicals used.
The incident underscores growing concerns over food safety violations in the region and has prompted calls for stricter monitoring of small‑scale food processing units.