Mumbai, Sept. 18 -- The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) carried out statewide action against food establishments and suppliers, seizing banned gutkha, pan masala, milk and milk products, and other food items worth several lakhs of rupees.

As part of the action, the FDA seized gutkha and pan masala worth Rs 4,10,782 in Nagpur, along with two vehicles valued at Rs 8 lakh. Three establishments were checked during the operation, following which three FIRs were registered and three persons were arrested.

The total value of milk and milk products seized during the festival campaign stood at Rs 7,38,230, with 2,813 kg of products confiscated. Other food items, including supari, namkeen and toddy, weighing 2,580 kg and 12.5 litre...