UP Govt crackdown on adulterated food; 2,993 quintals seized
Uttar Pradesh Food Safety and Drug Administration, under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's directives, has launched a special Diwali drive (October 8-17) targeting adulterated food. Over 4,600 inspections and 2,000+ raids led to the seizure of 2,993 quintals of unsafe food worth ₹3.88 crore, with 1,155 quintals destroyed. Citizens urged to report suspicious items via helpline.