In a significant operation, an administrative team on Tuesday raided sweet and sauce manufacturing factories in the industrial area of Dehri-on-Sone, Rohtas district, Bihar. Led by Sub-Divisional Magistrate Nilesh Kumar, the raid uncovered multiple irregularities, including a sauce factory producing 'tomato' sauce without actual tomatoes and 'chilli' sauce without green chillies.

The administration had been receiving complaints for several days regarding the use of adulterated and rotten raw materials in the production of sweets and sauces in some factories within the industrial area. Given the approaching festive season and anticipated increase in demand for food products, the authorities took these complaints seriously. SDM Nilesh Kumar formed a team comprising Sub-Divisional Election Officer and Magistrate Santosh Kumar and Food Inspector Roshan Kumar.

The team first raided a sauce factory. During the inspection, no tomatoes or green chillies were found on the premises, yet tanks were filled with prepared tomato and chilli sauces. Officials stated that colours and other chemicals were being extensively used in the sauces. Furthermore, information surfaced about the practice of filling used bottles with sauce for market distribution. The raid also revealed expired chemicals and unsanitary conditions within the factory. Over 400 bottles of sauce, found to be below prescribed standards, were seized. Due to these serious violations, the administration promptly sealed the factory.