CityLightBuzz: In a major crackdown against food adulteration, H-FAST (Hyderabad Food and Safety Team), under the leadership of Hyderabad City Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar, in coordination with the GHMC Food Safety Wing, conducted extensive raids on 13 spice processing and trading units across Hyderabad.
During the operation, officials seized 25 tonnes of toxic and chemically adulterated spices, exposing a large-scale food adulteration network that posed a serious threat to public health.
Police registered three criminal cases in connection with the raids and arrested three key accused
Rahul Bhati (Katedan) Vishal Panwar (Begum Bazar)
Dulichand Kachhawar (Begum Bazar)
According to officials, the seized spices were allegedly adulterated using hazardous chemicals to enhance colour, weight, and appearance before being supplied to markets. Such adulterated food products can cause severe health complications, including gastrointestinal disorders, liver and kidney damage, organ failure, and long-term carcinogenic (cancer-causing) effects.
Hyderabad Police emphasized that food adulteration is a serious offence that directly endangers public health and will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
Speaking on the operation, V.C. Sajjanar stated that Hyderabad Police follows a “Zero Tolerance” policy against those who compromise public health for illegal profits. He warned that strict enforcement drives and surprise inspections will continue across the city to identify and prosecute offenders involved in the manufacture, storage, and sale of adulterated food products.
The operation was carried out jointly by H-FAST, Hyderabad City Police, and GHMC Food Safety officials as part of ongoing efforts to ensure food safety and protect consumers.
Authorities also appealed to citizens to purchase food products only from licensed and reputed vendors and to immediately report any suspected cases of food adulteration to the concerned authorities.
The Hyderabad Police reiterated that safeguarding public health remains a top priority and assured that similar enforcement drives will continue to ensure safe and quality food reaches consumers.
