A major milk adulteration racket has been uncovered in Maharashtra's Dharashiv district. Police and Food and Drug Administration officials found that around 2,30,470 kg of poor-quality milk powder was used over the past six months to make nearly 23 lakh litres of synthetic milk worth over ₹9.2 crore. Investigators say the accused mixed this artificial milk with pure milk before supplying it to the market. Officials believe 10 litres of synthetic milk were added to every 100 litres of real milk. Based on this ratio, they suspect more than 2.3 crore litres of adulterated milk may have reached consumers across Maharashtra. To make the milk appear genuine, the accused allegedly used detergent powder, palm oil and low-quality chemical powders. Police have registered a case against seven people, but all remain absconding. An SIT has been formed to trace them. Experts warn that regular consumption of such milk can seriously harm the liver, kidneys and digestive system, especially in children, pregnant women and elderly people.
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