9,000 Kg Chemically Ripened Mangoes Destroyed in Satkhira Drive

Authorities in Satkhira have destroyed around 9,000 kilograms of immature mangoes that were reportedly ripened using harmful chemicals, in a drive aimed at ensuring food safety.

According to officials, the operation was carried out following intelligence reports that a truck loaded with chemically treated mangoes was being transported from the Old Satkhira area toward Chattogram for sale in the market. The vehicle was intercepted during an early morning raid on Wednesday (29 April).
 

Later in the day, the seized mangoes were taken to a dumping site in Binerpota, where they were destroyed using a truck and excavator machine under the supervision of a mobile court. Authorities confirmed that the mangoes were unripe “Gobindobhog” variety and had been artificially ripened using chemicals.
 

Law enforcement officials said the action was part of ongoing efforts to prevent the sale of unsafe and adulterated food products. They added that strict monitoring is being carried out during the mango season to protect public health.
 

An executive magistrate from Satkhira Sadar said that legal action will continue against traders involved in selling chemically treated fruits. He warned that anyone attempting to market unripe mangoes using illegal ripening methods will face punitive measures.
 

No arrests were made in connection with the incident, and no formal case has been filed so far, officials confirmed.