New Delhi, Oct 6 (PTI) Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh on Monday directed officials to carry out intensive inspections across the city to ensure that food items being sold during the festive season meet all safety and hygiene norms.

The minister issued the instructions while chairing a meeting of Food Safety Department officials, an official statement said.

"The Delhi government is fully committed to ensuring that every citizen consumes safe, hygienic and quality food, especially during the festive season. Any negligence in food safety will be dealt with strictly and without exception," Singh said.

As part of an ongoing inspection drive, officials have collected 20 samples of food items, ”including paneer, khoya and spices, from different parts of Delhi. In addition, 139 sample

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