Siliguri administration conducted a special inspection drive at a shopping mall in Matigara to check food quality and safety standards. Top officials checked eight restaurants, pubs, and bars.
The police commissioner, district magistrate of Darjeeling, SDO, and food safety department officials visited the eateries.
Authorities checked food quality, ingredients, cleanliness, storage systems, and essential documents. Two establishments received notices during the checking.District Magistrate Harishankar Panicker stated that strict action will follow if rules are ignored. Police Commissioner Syed Waqar Raza emphasized that providing safe food to the public remains a top priority.
Officials urged citizens to report any food quality complaints to the police.