India, March 24 -- Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration minister Narhari Zirwal on Monday informed the Legislative Council that the state government will invoke the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against those involved in large-scale food adulteration. He said inspection drives across the state would be intensified to strengthen food safety enforcement.

The issue was raised in the house by MLC Dr Manisha Kayande. Responding to the question, Zirwal said that during recent raids conducted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Vasai and Andheri, cases were registered against 14 persons for milk adulteration. Externment proceedings have also been initiated against four of the accused, he said.

The minister add...