The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has seized food products worth over ₹8.14 lakh during an inspection at a Pune-based wholesale shop allegedly linked to the family of Siya Goyal, one of the accused in the Ketan Agarwal murder case. Officials, however, clarified that the action was taken over alleged food safety violations and has not been linked to the ongoing murder investigation.
FDA Finds Alleged Food Safety Violations
According to FDA officials, a team from Pune Zone-1 conducted an inspection on July 14 at M/s BG Goyal & Company, located in Pune’s Market Yard and owned by Pravin Goyal.
During the operation, authorities seized 4,172 kg of food products valued at ₹8,14,630 after detecting alleged irregularities, including operating a storage facility without the required licence, labelling violations and suspicion that some products could be substandard or unsafe.
Officials collected four samples for laboratory testing, including turmeric powder, sesame seeds and soya mini chunks, to determine whether they comply with food safety standards.
Food Samples Sent for Laboratory Examination
The seized stock included different batches of turmeric powder, sesame seeds and soya mini chunks. The samples will now undergo laboratory analysis before any further regulatory action is taken.
The raid was conducted by Food Safety Officers K.L. Sonkamble and Pratik Jadhav under the supervision of Assistant Commissioner Nilesh Khose. Pune Zone operates under Joint Commissioner (Food) D.W. Bhogawade.
Police Continue Separate Probe in Ketan Agarwal Murder Case
Meanwhile, Pune Rural Police are continuing their investigation into the Ketan Agarwal murder case. A police team recently visited the Khatu Shyam Temple in Rajasthan to verify reports claiming that accused Siya Goyal and co-accused Chetan Chowdhury had secretly married there.
During the verification, investigators sought CCTV footage from the temple premises. However, officials said no footage related to the alleged marriage was available.
Both Siya Goyal and Chetan Chowdhury remain lodged in Yerawada Central Jail under judicial custody in connection with the Ketan Agarwal murder case.
Q1. Why did the FDA raid the Pune shop?
The raid was conducted over alleged food safety and licensing violations.
Q2. How much stock was seized?
Food products worth ₹8.14 lakh weighing 4,172 kg were seized.
Q3. Is the FDA action linked to the Ketan Agarwal murder case?
No. The FDA has not linked the raid to the murder investigation.
Q4. Who owns the raided shop?
The shop is owned by Pravin Goyal, father of accused Siya Goyal.
Q5. What is the status of Siya Goyal and Chetan Chowdhury?
Both are in judicial custody at Yerawada Central Jail.
