Karnataka shuts seven packaged water units in hygiene crackdown

Karnataka's Food Safety and Drug Administration has closed seven packaged drinking water units for serious violations, including unhygienic conditions, missing licences and non-cooperation with inspectors. In a two-day statewide drive, officials inspected 102 units, collected 69 samples for lab testing and issued notices to 53 businesses. They also seized 82 cases of mislabelled bottles in Devanahalli taluk.