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Sanjay Raut Alleges Extortion by FDA Officials in Maharashtra, Demands Probe
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News18•28-09-2026, 10:53
Sanjay Raut Alleges Extortion by FDA Officials in Maharashtra, Demands Probe
- •Maharashtra MP Sanjay Raut has accused food safety officials of extortion in a letter to FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundi.
- •Raut demands an independent probe into alleged threats and license suspensions targeting businesses.
- •He highlighted a rise in complaints from Mumbai and Thane regarding these alleged practices.
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MP Sanjay Raut wrote a letter to FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe accusing food safety officials and designated officers of extorting hotels, restaurants, and quick-commerce firms by threatening them with license suspensions.
The letter detailing the alleged extortion and crackdown issues was addressed to Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundi (also referred to as Tukaram Mundhe).
Sanjay Raut demanded an independent probe into the alleged threats, license suspensions, and an escalating 'closing notice rate card' targeting businesses across various cities.
