Police in the Rajendra Nagar Zone busted illegal units manufacturing adulterated ginger-garlic paste under unhygienic conditions during raids in Sasthripuram and Udangadda areas. Two persons were arrested and a huge quantity of adulterated material along with machinery was seized.
Acting on credible information, the police conducted raids and found that the accused were allegedly preparing ginger-garlic paste using low quality raw materials mixed with salt and chemical additives. Investigators said the mixture reportedly included Titanium Dioxide, Xanthan Gum and synthetic food colour (Lemon Yellow) to increase thickness and improve appearance, which could pose a serious health risk to consumers.
Accused Arrested
- Abdul Aleem (25): Owner of Standard Food Products, resident of Bahadurpura, Hyderabad.
- Jasani Dildar Ali (46): Businessman, resident of Abids, Hyderabad.
Items Seized
Police seized the following during the operation:
- 1,800 kg adulterated ginger garlic paste
- 2 kg Xanthan Gum and 2 kg Titanium Dioxide
- Synthetic food colour (Lemon Yellow)
- 7 packing machines
- 3 grinding machines
- 2 weighing machines
Cases Registered
Cases have been registered at Mailardevpally Police Station under Crime Nos. 232/2026 and 233/2026 under sections 318(4) and 274 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Further investigation is ongoing.
Police officials said that Hyderabad has recently witnessed several cases involving adulterated or duplicate food products, prompting authorities to intensify inspections and crack down on illegal manufacturing units.
Public Advisory
With increasing cases of duplicate and adulterated food products in the market, Business Galaxy advises consumers to remain cautious while purchasing packaged food items.
Key precautions for consumers:
- Buy food products only from trusted and reputed brands.
- Check proper packaging, FSSAI license number and manufacturing details.
- Avoid products sold at unusually cheap prices or without proper labeling.
- Purchase items from reliable stores or supermarkets.
- If any suspicious food product is found, report it to authorities immediately.
Experts warn that fake or adulterated food items can pose serious health risks and consumer awareness is the first line of protection against such illegal practices.
