# Mundhe’s FDA crackdown puts food industry on edge

2026-08-12T20:00:56+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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Since taking over as FDA Commissioner three months ago, Harshdeep Mundhe has raided a court canteen and ordered the demolition of Dawood Ibrahim's 'palace', NDTV reports. The crackdown has put Maharashtra's entire food and beverage industry on edge, with many business owners facing heightened scrutiny from authorities conducting surprise inspections. Industry associations are closely watching the developments as Mundhe's aggressive tactics signal a new era of enforcement.

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- ndtv.com <https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/tukaram-mundhe-govind-ragho-khairnar-raiding-court-canteen-to-razing-dawoods-palace-officers-who-took-on-power-11900646#publisher=newsstand>

Tags: crackdown, Dawood Ibrahim, enforcement, FDA, food safety, Maharashtra
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