Festive Season: Food Safety Dept Raids 22 Shops in Bokaro

Bokaro Steel City: As per the directives of the Deputy Commissioner and Designated Officer-cum-Additional Chief Medical Officer of Bokaro, a continuous intensive inspection campaign is being run by the Food Safety Department in the district to prevent the sale of adulterated food items during festivals. Accordingly, on October 13 and 14, 2026, about 22 food establishments located in Gomia, Swang, Petarwar, near the Deputy Commissioner's office, and Chas area of Bokaro district were inspected. During the inspection, about 32 kilograms of spoiled food items were destroyed. In addition, samples of rasgulla, lentil, and turmeric were collected and sent to the state laboratory in Ranchi to check the quality of food items. Further action will be taken based on the test report.