Raids Conducted on Tobacco Shops Near Schools in Jamshedpur

Dhalbhum SDO Seizes Tobacco Products and Collects Tea Samples

Tobacco raids in Sakchi by Dhalbhum SDO aim to curb illegal sales near schools.

Key Points:

• Tobacco products seized in raids near educational institutions.
• Tea samples sent to State Food Testing Laboratory for adulteration tests.
• Legal action assured against violators of tobacco sale regulations.

JAMSHEDPUR – Dhalbhum SDO Shatabdi Majumdar led a team to raid tobacco shops near the Graduate College, The Tagore Academy, and the collectorate building in Sakchi today.

Raids Target Tobacco Sales Near Schools

The operation aimed to enforce the prohibition of tobacco sales near schools and colleges. Tobacco products were confiscated from multiple shops, and fines were imposed on violators. A seizure list is being prepared, and the confiscated items will be destroyed to ensure compliance.

Food Safety Concerns Addressed

The team, which included Executive Magistrate Chandrajit Singh and Food Safety Officer Manjar Hussain, also investigated tea shops following complaints of adulteration. Tea samples were collected and will be sent to the State Food Testing Laboratory in Namkum for thorough testing.

Assurances of Continued Vigilance

Shatabdi Majumdar reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to preventing the illegal sale of tobacco products near educational institutions. She emphasized that legal action would be taken against offenders and promised sustained efforts to curb such activities.