Following a mid-day article that revealed that the government office in Aarey Milk Colony was being used as a drinking den, authorities have taken action by issuing a show cause notice to the officials involved. Aarey Milk Colony, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Balasaheb Wakchaure, said, “We have initiated action and a show cause notice has been issued to the concerned officials.”

According to sources, the new secretary of the Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Department, IAS Tukaram Mundhe, has been keeping a close eye on Aarey Milk Colony and has also paid surprise visits. Taking cognisance of the drinking incident he has instructed the CEO’s office to take action against those officials who were involved.