A resort and four eating establishments were temporarily sealed in Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh, on Friday after officials discovered violations of food safety and revenue regulations.
The action was taken in the wake of the death of 16 people in the district who consumed spurious liquor, prompting a crackdown on illegal commercial activities. Collector Pratibha Pal directed the closures in the Rusalla and Baheria areas.
Food safety officials collected samples of paneer, chutney, dal and peanuts from Pathway Retreat Resort; ajwain, butter and chicken from Hotel Jalsa and Restaurant; and paneer and tur dal from Satyam Dhaba Restaurant and Residency. The samples were sent to a laboratory for testing. Kitchens at Pathway Retreat and Hotel Jalsa were found highly unhygienic, and Hotel Jalsa also lacked valid food registration documents.
Satyam Dhaba could not produce documents related to restaurant operations and safety standards, while Suruchi Hotel and Highway Hub showed similar serious lapses. All establishments failed to provide mandatory permissions and documents, including fire NOCs, building construction approvals, local‑body permissions, land diversion orders for commercial use and approved layouts from the Town and Country Planning department. Further action under the Food Safety Act and relevant revenue laws will be taken after the food sample test reports are received.
