KMC Raids Pani Puri Units in Kataka Ahead of Bali Yatra

Kataka, Nov 13: The Kataka Municipal Corporation (KMC) on Friday raided several pani puri-making units in the Bidanasi area ahead of Bali Yatra and seized unhygienic food items, including rotten potatoes, stale ingredients and substandard edible oil.

During the inspection, health officials reportedly found vendors preparing and storing tamarind water near drains, using repeatedly recycled oil and artificial food colours. Around 20 locations were identified for unhygienic food preparation and poor personal hygiene.

The raid followed complaints about unsafe food preparation during Kali Puja celebrations.

Officials destroyed pani puris prepared under unhygienic conditions and seized food items deemed unfit for consumption. The inspection drive will continue, with action to be taken against vendors violating food safety and hygiene norms.