In the Bhayander area in Mumbai, the police have seized at least 1000 kg of fake butter which was being marketed in Amul packages.
Apparently, there were a few men who were selling stale butter in original Amul packages in the region. The team of policemen have reportedly busted the gang and have arrested them.
Videos and pictures that have emerged show unadulterated or unprocessed butter being packed into Amul packages, which were then to be marketed and sold.
It is however not yet known how these men managed to get their hands on Amul packaging, which is reserved under the copyright of the Amul corporation.
This process is apparently known as adulteration, where such impurities are added to food items, to increase profits. This process is common in different parts of India and dairy products are common targets.
It is the responsibility of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to ensure that such adulterated or unfiltered products do not enter the market.
At present, the gang’s operation has been seized and the police have the men in custody. Stay tuned for more details.