Raid on Khaja shops in Puri, Puri police sealed 5 kitchens. The Food Department and the Municipality have raided various Khaja shops and Gaja-making centers near the temple.
The police team, including the Food and Supplies Department, has been conducting raids since this morning. While devotees coming to the temple were buying Khaja for their homes, it was alleged that the Khajas were being prepared unhygienically.
The raid on Khaja shops in Puri were carried out considering the sentiments of devotees and the public and fines were levied.
During the inspection it was found domestic gas was also seized. The Khajas prepared unhygienically are being destroyed. The raids will continue in the future, said the Puri City DSP.
Food safety raid in Puri heavy fines imposed on khaja makers, said reliable reports. Food safety raid in Puri were held on various Khaja shops and Gaja manufacturing factories near Jagannath Temple in Puri.
According to reports a similar raid had been conducted on Sptember 17 . This raid had police teams including the Food and Supply Department have been conducting raids since this morning.
It was alleged that devotees coming to the temple were buying Khaja and the Khaja was being prepared in an unhygienic manner.
And since this relates to the sentiments of devotees and the public, the Khajas manufacturing hubs are being inspected. During the inspection, it was found that they were using domestic gas cylinders. Hence the team seized it as per law.
During this raid, the quality of Khaja, manipulation in weight, packaging and food safety license of Khaja were checked. The City DSP has informed that if the fake or low-quality Khaja has been seized.
Further, strict action has been taken against the traders. Fines have been levied and unhygienically manufactured Khajas have been destroyed.
