Shopkeeper Arrested for Storing Banned Gutkha Products in Palghar
In a significant crackdown, a shopkeeper in Palghar district has been arrested for allegedly storing and selling banned gutkha products. The police conducted a raid on December 25, leading to the seizure of gutkha worth 6.39 lakh rupees. This incident highlights ongoing efforts to enforce food safety regulations and combat the illegal sale of prohibited items. Read on to learn more about the details of this case and its implications.
| Dec 28, 2025, 17:49 IST
Arrest of Shopkeeper in Palghar District
A shopkeeper has been taken into custody in Palghar district for allegedly storing and selling prohibited gutkha products. This information was confirmed by a police official on Sunday.
According to an officer from the Pelhar police station, the shopkeeper was apprehended during a raid conducted on December 25. The officer stated, 'Javed Ahmed Zahir, also known as Ahmed Ansari, aged 38, had 6.39 lakh rupees worth of gutkha seized from him, leading to his arrest under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Food Safety and Standards Act.'