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Dharashiv: A major case of alleged milk adulteration has come to light after the action of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Dharashiv district of Maharashtra. During a raid at Madhuban Trading Company in Bhum city, officials recovered 1,525 kg of whey powder and whey permitte powder. A case has been registered against seven people in this matter, while the police is busy investigating the entire network.

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Purchases worth crores, thousands of transactions exposed

Documents found in the investigation have revealed that from January 1, 2026 till now, whey powder worth about Rs 98 lakh was purchased. At the same time, purchases worth about Rs 1.98 crore have been recorded in the financial year 2024-25 and about Rs 4.69 crore in 2025-26. Preliminary investigation has also revealed more than 2,000 sales transactions. Now the investigating agencies are trying to find out where and for what purpose the whey powder purchased in such a large quantity was used.

Suspicion of adulteration in milk

Police suspect that the seized whey powder may have been used to adulterate milk. The cell register and other records found during the investigation indicated its supply on a large scale. However, officials say that this can be confirmed only after the lab report comes.

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What is whey powder?

Whey powder is prepared by drying the liquid released during making cheese from milk. It has high protein content, hence it is legitimately used in bakeries, hotels and many food products. However, its use to artificially increase the amount of SNF and protein in milk or other milk products is considered against the regulations. Such cases are kept in the category of food adulteration.

Search continues for absconding accused

Since the case was registered, all the accused are said to be absconding. Special police teams are continuously conducting raids to arrest him. Along with this, supply chain and financial transactions are also being thoroughly investigated. If the investigation confirms adulteration of milk, then strict action can be taken against the accused under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. There is a provision for heavy fines, ranging from license cancellation to jail sentence depending on the seriousness of the case. At present the officials are waiting for the lab report, after which the picture of the entire matter will become more clear.

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