Heavy Fines Imposed on Food Vendors Across 30 Districts

Food shop owners found violating safety standards were slapped with fines totaling 284,500 rupees. A total of 189 food establishments received formal notices, signalling that further legal action will follow after inspection reports are reviewed. The state food safety commissioner, Dr. Poma Tudu, instructed district teams to maintain vigilance and pursue strict penalties against repeat offenders.