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Theft inside shop raided by FDA in Dharavi raises security questions
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News18•12-10-2026, 10:00
Theft inside shop raided by FDA in Dharavi raises security questions
- •A shocking theft occurred at KGN Pan Shop in Dharavi, a store that had been previously raided and sealed by the Food and Drug Administration.
- •FDA food safety officers had raided the shop and applied official seals to the shutter on September 10, 2026.
- •The shop owner checked and found the seal intact on October 7, but was informed of a break-in by his brother on the morning of October 9.
- •Thieves broke the seal on the iron strip side, forced open the shutter, and stole cash, while the lock and seal on the other side remained untouched.
- •A formal complaint has been filed at the Dharavi Police Station, prompting investigations into the security lapses during the sealing process.
Key Questions Answered
A shop raided and sealed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was broken into, where thieves broke the official seal, entered the premises, and stole cash.
Food safety officers raided KGN Pan Shop on September 10, 2026, sealing it by applying a lock on one side of the shutter and securing an iron strip on the other side with a seal.
The shop owner found the seal intact on October 7, but on October 9 at 6:30 AM, his brother informed him of a theft where the seal on the iron strip was broken and the shutter pried open while other locks remained.
