Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has directed authorities to take stringent action under organised crime laws against those involved in adulterating milk, paneer and other food products, saying such offences pose a serious threat to public health, an official statement said.

Shinde issued the directions during a meeting at Sahyadri Guest House in Mumbai on Monday while reviewing the Food and Drug Administration's work and targets under the Viksit Maharashtra 2047 initiative for 2026-27.