No Licence, Adulteration Charge: Siya Goyal’s Family's Shop Sealed, Goods Worth Rs 8 Lakh Seized
No Licence, Adulteration Charge: Siya Goyal’s Family's Shop Sealed, Goods Worth Rs 8 Lakh Seized Published By, Last Updated: July 16, 2026, 09:18 IST Officials
No Licence, Adulteration Charge: Siya Goyal’s Family's Shop Sealed, Goods Worth Rs 8 Lakh Seized Published By, Last Updated: July 16, 2026, 09:18 IST Officials said the action was taken over alleged non-compliance with mandatory statutory requirements and failure to make required amendments to the licence. Rapid Read According to officials, a stock of around 4,000 kilograms, valued at Rs 8.14 lakh, was seized. (Agencies) A spice shop owned by the family of Siya Goyal, an accused in the murder case of Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal, has been sealed by the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over alleged violation of certain norms, officials said on Wednesday. Officials seized food products worth around Rs 8 lakh during an inspection, citing alleged violations of food safety regulations. The FDA inspected M/s BG Goyal and Company, where officials collected samples of turmeric powder, sesame seeds and soybean chunks for laboratory testing.
The firm is owned by the family of Siya Goyal (20), who is currently in jail, and is located at Market Yard in the heart of Pune city. According to officials, a stock of around 4,000 kilograms, valued at Rs 8.14 lakh, was seized after discrepancies were allegedly found in labelling and preliminary indications of possible adulteration. The samples have been sent to a laboratory for further analysis. The FDA has also issued a notice directing the establishment to suspend business operations until further orders. Officials said the action was taken over alleged non-compliance with mandatory statutory requirements and failure to make required amendments to the licence. “Considering the violations, a notice has been issued directing the firm to stop its business activities until further orders," an official said. Further legal action will be initiated after the laboratory reports are received, FDA officials said.
Siya Goyal and her boyfriend Chetan Chaudhary (22) are accused of pushing her fiancé Ketan Agarwal (25) off a cliff at Lohagad Fort in Pune district on June 18 during a trek, leading to his death. Initially, Ketan’s death was treated as an accident. However, investigators later alleged that the fall was the result of a planned murder by Siya and Chetan. During the probe, police have examined the alleged relationship between the accused and gathered digital evidence as part of the investigation. Investigators have also claimed that the accused had allegedly planned the crime before carrying it out. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Key Questions Answered What will happen if the lab reports confirm adulteration? If lab reports confirm adulteration, further legal action will be initiated. The Food Safety Department stated that if the investigation report confirms adulteration, the entire stock will be destroyed, and strict legal action will be taken against the concerned seller.
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