A Food Safety Department operation in Haridwar’s Laksar area led to the seizure and on-the-spot destruction of around 10 quintals of material, including paneer, palm oil and skimmed milk powder, officials said.

The late-night action took place in Garhi Sanghipur with the FDA Haridwar team and police support. The operation followed reports that the state government’s ban on analogue paneer was being violated.

Ban and enforcement action

Garhwal Deputy Commissioner, Food Safety Department, R S Rawat said the state government imposed a complete ban on analogue paneer on 7 August 2026. After receiving reports of violations, officials activated the FDA Haridwar team and their information network.

The seized material was destroyed at the location, according to Rawat. The official did not provide further details about the premises involved, the quantity of each individual product or any arrests.

Legal proceedings are being initiated, Rawat said. The available information does not state which specific legal provisions will be applied or identify the person or business facing action.

The operation places the department’s enforcement response in the Laksar area on record. For residents and food businesses, the confirmed development is the seizure and destruction of the material, while the legal process remains underway.

Conclusion

Food safety officials, supported by police, seized and destroyed around 10 quintals of material in Garhi Sanghipur after reports of violations of Uttarakhand’s complete ban on analogue paneer. Legal proceedings are being initiated.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What was seized during the operation?

Officials seized around 10 quintals of material, including paneer, palm oil and skimmed milk powder.

Q. Where did the operation take place?

The late-night operation took place in Garhi Sanghipur, in the Laksar area of Haridwar.

Q. When was analogue paneer banned?

The state government imposed a complete ban on analogue paneer on 7 August 2026.

Q. Which teams conducted the operation?

The FDA Haridwar team conducted the operation with police support.

Q. What happened to the seized material?

The material was destroyed on the spot.

Q. What action will follow the seizure?

Legal proceedings are being initiated, according to Garhwal Deputy Commissioner, Food Safety Department, R S Rawat.