In a major food safety crackdown, the sleuths of the Task Force, Khairtabad Zone Team of the Hyderabad City Police, seized 4,000 kilograms of adulterated and expired ginger and garlic paste during a surprise inspection in Hyderabad. The accused, Jasani Ilyan (21), allegedly manufactured the paste under highly unhygienic conditions and supplied it in bulk to restaurants, wholesale shops, and retail stores across the city.
Acting on credible information, the police conducted a raid at a premises near Railway Gate in MS Maqtha under the limits of Lake Police Station. During the inspection, officers discovered that the accused was preparing ginger and garlic paste in plastic containers without maintaining basic hygiene standards.
Paste Stored in Open Containers
Investigators found the prepared paste stored in open plastic tubs. The containers were exposed to dust, flies, and other contaminants. As a result, the product became unsafe and unfit for human consumption. Moreover, officials confirmed that the accused printed an expired FSSAI License number (13624010000299) on the products to mislead buyers.
Police said the adulterated paste was hazardous to public health. Despite this, the accused allegedly continued large-scale distribution to general kirana stores and eateries in and around Hyderabad to earn illegal profits.
Seized Material Details
During the raid, officials seized the following materials:
Adulterated Ginger and Garlic Paste – 4000 kg
40 plastic tubs (loose paste) – 1600 kg
130 containers of 5 kg – 650 kg
900 containers of 1 kg – 900 kg
300 containers of 500 grams – 150 kg
3000 containers of 200 grams – 600 kg
2000 sachets of 50 grams – 100 kg
Other items seized:
Turmeric powder – 5 kg
Acetic acid – 20 liters
Salt – 40 bags (1000 kg)
One large grinding machine
One small grinding machine
One good supply auto
Investigation Continues
Police have taken Jasani Ilyan into custody and registered a case. Further investigation is underway to identify the network of buyers and suppliers linked to the illegal operation. Authorities also plan to examine how long the adulterated products circulated in the market.
The Hyderabad City Police urged citizens and business owners to verify food product licenses and report suspicious activities. Officials stated that strict action will continue against those endangering public health for monetary gain.
Food safety officials may also step in to conduct additional inspections in the coming days to prevent similar violations in Hyderabad.
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