Ludhiana, April 27 -- A team of health officials from the district food safety wing seized 545-kg paneer during an operation carried out at Basant Avenue on Saturday.

The team also collected one sample each of paneer and curd for a laboratory analysis to verify their safety and compliance with food standards. According to officials, an initial inquiry revealed that the seized paneer had been transported from outside Ludhiana just a day prior, raising concerns about its storage, transportation and quality conditions.

Civil surgeon Dr Ramandeep Kaur said, "We are committed to ensuring that only safe and hygienic food reaches residents. Strict action will be taken against violators who compromise food safety standards. Food businesses are ...