ED raids Madhya Pradesh firm over export of adulterated dairy products
THE JHARKHAND STORY DESK Bhopal, Jan 29: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday carried out searches at nine locations across Madhya…
THE JHARKHAND STORY DESK
Bhopal, Jan 29: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday carried out searches at nine locations across Madhya Pradesh in connection with an investigation into the export of adulterated milk products using forged lab certificates.
The raids, which began early in the day, targeted premises in Bhopal, Sehore, and Morena linked to Jayshri Gayatri Food Products Pvt Ltd and its directors, including Kishan Modi and Rajendra Prasad Modi.
Authorities uncovered 63 falsified laboratory reports allegedly used to facilitate the international export of substandard dairy products to destinations such as Bahrain, Hong Kong, Singapore, Oman, Qatar, and the UAE.
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The ED is scrutinizing financial records and other documents to assess the extent of the alleged malpractices.
Jayshri Gayatri Food Products Pvt Ltd, established in 2013 and based in Bhopal, is a key player in the dairy industry, operating under the brand name “Milk Magic.” The company produces and exports a variety of dairy products, including multiple types of paneer, mozzarella cheese, ghee, khoya, white butter, and margarine.
The ED’s action is part of a broader crackdown on food adulteration and fraudulent trade practices.
