Since taking up the role of Maharashtra's food safety commissioner in May, Tukaram Mundhe has led a sweeping campaign against unhygienic practices in food businesses across Mumbai. His teams have conducted over 3,000 raids, suspending permits at several outlets of major food chains and exposing alleged violations ranging from poor hygiene to expired food and pest infestations. The crackdown has been extended to the sale of loose edible oil, with concerns raised among traditional traders and small retailers. Mundhe's actions have earned him a following among the public frustrated by longstanding concerns about food hygiene in India, but businesses have accused his department of being heavy-handed. In response to criticisms, Mundhe has stated that his main concern is protecting consumer health, saying "You are dealing with the lives of people."