Ludhiana, Aug. 7 -- Ahead of Raksha Bandhan, the local health department seized around 500 kg of adulterated khoya along with large quantities of "soan papdi" and "rasgulla" from a bus near the Bus Stand here on Wednesday. The bus from Rajasthan was en route to deliver these milk-based products and sweets to various establishments in Ludhiana.

Officials from the department, under the supervision of district health officer Dr Amarjit Kaur, carried out the operation. The team inspected the vehicle and found the products stored in conditions that raised concerns about their quality and safety for public consumption.

"We received credible information regarding the transportation of substandard and potentially unsafe food items from Rajastha...