The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has seized 2,500 kilograms of suspected adulterated curd during a raid on a dairy unit in Amberpet. The action forms part of an ongoing crackdown on food adulteration in the city.
Raid conducted following tip-off
Officials carried out the inspection at NNR Enterprises, located in Rahatnagar. Authorities received credible information that adulterated curd was being produced and sold from the premises. Therefore, GHMC Food Task Force teams conducted a surprise inspection with support from local police.
During the raid, officials discovered around 2,500 kg of curd suspected to be adulterated. They immediately seized the stock and collected samples for laboratory testing.
Samples sent for laboratory analysis
Food safety officials collected samples from the seized curd. They have sent these samples to a laboratory for detailed analysis. The tests will determine whether the product contains adulterants or substandard ingredients.
According to officials, the dairy unit was operated by two individuals, Nare and Raghavendra. The unit had reportedly been functioning in the locality for around six months.
Police investigation underway
Following the raid, the Amberpet Police registered a case after receiving a complaint from GHMC officials. Police have started an investigation into the manufacturing activities at the dairy unit. Authorities said they will take further action once the laboratory test results are available.
Crackdown on adulterated food intensifies
Meanwhile, enforcement teams have intensified inspections across the city. These operations aim to curb the sale of adulterated and unsafe food products.
Earlier this week, authorities seized 300 kg of rotten meat in Mangalhat. In another operation, they confiscated 1,090 kg of chemically treated ginger–garlic paste in Habeeb Nagar.
Action against unsafe food networks
Officials said the two-month enforcement drive has resulted in several arrests linked to the production and distribution of unsafe food products. These include fake ghee, substandard dairy products, duplicate tea powder, and other counterfeit goods.
Authorities also noted that such products are often manufactured using synthetic colours, chemicals, palm oil, vanaspati, and low-quality raw materials in unhygienic environments.
Officials confirmed that special enforcement drives will continue to ensure that food products sold in the city meet safety standards and do not pose a risk to public health.