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Major Crackdown by H-FAST Against Adulterated Ghee
H-FAST, in coordination with the Food Safety Department, inspected 130 establishments across Hyderabad, including 39 manufacturing units and 91 selling outlets.
The teams seized approximately 36 tonnes of adulterated ghee and raw materials, including palm oil, vanaspathi, cream, starch and artificial ghee flavours. Adulterated ghee was found to be falsely marketed as “100% Pure Ghee” and other premium brands.
Statutory samples were collected for laboratory analysis, and further legal action has been initiated.
H-FAST continues its strict enforcement against food adulteration to protect public health.
#foodsafety #hfast #hyderabadpolice #publichealth #safefood
H-FAST Cracks Down on Adulterated Ghee in Hyderabad — 36 Tonnes Seized
The Hyderabad Food Adulteration Surveillance Team (H-FAST) of the Commissioner’s Task Force, under the supervision of DCP Vaibhav Gaikwad, in coordination with the Food Safety Department, conducted a major enforcement operation against the manufacture and sale of adulterated ghee in Hyderabad.
As part of the enforcement drive, the teams inspected 130 establishments, including ghee manufacturing units and selling outlets, and seized approximately 36 tonnes of adulterated ghee and related raw materials, including cream, palm oil, vanaspati, starch and artificial flavours.
Officials stated that the seized materials were allegedly being used to prepare and market adulterated ghee. Statutory samples were collected and sent for laboratory analysis, and further legal action will be taken against those found responsible as per the law.
#foodsafety #hyderabadpolice #hfast #foodadulteration #ghmc
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Sri V.C. Sajjanar, IPS, CP Hyderabad, Addresses Press Meet on H-FAST’s Major Ghee Adulteration Bust
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𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐛𝐲 𝐇-𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐈𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭 𝐀𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐆𝐡𝐞𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬
The Hyderabad Food Adulteration Surveillance Team (H-FAST) of the Commissioner’s Task Force, in coordination with the Food Safety Department, conducted a special enforcement drive against illicit ghee manufacturing and trading establishments across Hyderabad City.
During the drive, 130 establishments, including 39 manufacturing units and 91 selling outlets, were inspected. Large-scale adulteration involving palm oil, vanaspathi, skimmed milk powder, starch and artificial ghee flavours was detected. The adulterated products were falsely marketed as “100% Pure Ghee,” “Premium Ghee,” “Farm Fresh Ghee” and “Natural Ghee.”
The teams seized approximately 36 tonnes of adulterated ghee and raw materials, comprising 25.5 tonnes of adulterated ghee, 8.7 tonnes of cream, 1,200 liters of palm oil, 600 liters of vanaspathi, artificial ghee flavours and 30 kg of starch. Statutory samples were collected for laboratory analysis, and the seized material was handed over to the Food Safety Authorities for further legal action.
Investigations revealed that the adulterated ghee, with adulteration levels ranging from 10% to 40%, was supplied to restaurants, tiffin centres, sweet manufacturers, bakeries, caterers, dairy shops and Ayurvedic shops, besides being used as pooja/deepam ghee. The products were manufactured at low cost using substitute ingredients and sold as genuine ghee for higher profits.
The use of unauthorised oils and chemical additives in adulterated ghee may pose serious health risks, including increased cardiovascular, digestive, liver and kidney-related complications. Consumers are advised to purchase dairy products only from reputed and licensed vendors and to verify FSSAI license details, manufacturer information, batch number and manufacturing/expiry dates.
Citizens are requested to report suspected food adulteration or unhygienic food preparation through Dial 112 or the H-FAST helpline 8712661212. The identity of informants will be kept confidential.
The operation was conducted by H-FAST Inspectors N. Ranjith Kumar Goud and M. Anjaiah, along with SIs Ramya, Abhilash, Shankar, Krishna and Akhil, under the leadership of Sri Gaikwad Vaibhav Raghunath, IPS, DCP, Task Force, Hyderabad City.
H-FAST Inspects Boys Hostel, Food Safety Violations Found
On 14.08.2026, H-FAST, under the leadership of Smt. D. Ramya, SI of Police, and Sri P. Abhilash, SI of Police, along with H-FAST team members, in coordination with Smt. Sahithi, Food Safety Officer, GHMC, conducted an inspection at Sai Abshray Boys Hostel, Domalguda, Secunderabad.
The kitchen was found in unhygienic condition, with poor flooring and roof conditions. The establishment was operating with an expired FSSAI licence and lacked mandatory records including pest control records, medical certificates of food handlers and water testing reports. Artificial food colour was also found at the premises.
During the inspection, 6 kg spoiled coconuts, 4 kg insect-infested besan and one box of artificial food colour were discarded.
The matter was handed over to the Food Safety Officer for necessary action under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
#HFAST #FoodSafety #FoodAdulteration #DomalgudaPS #Secunderabad #HyderabadPolice
H-FAST Raids Illegal Food Manufacturing Unit at Adibatla
On 14.08.2026, based on credible information, the H-FAST Team led by Sri V. Shankar, SI of Police, along with H-FAST and Shamshabad Task Force personnel, in coordination with the Food Safety Officer, conducted a raid at M/s KSM Food Products, Bongloor Village, Adibatla Municipality.
During the raid, Soanpapdi and Chikki/Palli Patti were found being prepared using expired Maida and unlabelled flavours/ingredients. The premises were maintained in unhygienic conditions, and food products meant for distribution were found without mandatory labelling details such as manufacturing/packing date, expiry/best-before date, ingredients and batch details.
Food products and ingredients worth ₹4,07,300/- were seized, including approximately 1,560 jars of Soanpapdi, 240 jars of Palli Patti/Chikki, 670 kg of unlabelled jaggery, unlabelled flavours and expired food ingredients including 72 bags of Maida.
H-FAST continues its strict enforcement against unsafe food manufacturing and violations of food safety standards.
#HFAST #FoodSafety #FoodAdulteration #Adibatla #RangaReddy #HyderabadPolice
🚨 H-FAST Food Safety Inspection
Based on an online complaint regarding food safety and hygiene violations, H-FAST inspected Bhadrachalam Cafe, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, in coordination with GHMC Food Safety Officer Smt. K. Moulika.
During inspection, several violations were found, including non-display of FSSAI licence, inadequate lighting, uncovered dustbins, absence of fly traps, improper washing-area partition, lack of food-handler medical records, missing pest-control/stock registers, improper covering and labelling of food items, and poor kitchen hygiene.
The observations were recorded and the person in charge was handed over to the FSO for necessary action under applicable food safety laws.
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In a major operation to protect public health, our H-FAST, in joint coordination with GHMC Food Safety officials, raided 13 spice processing and trading units across the city and seized 25 tonnes of toxic, chemical-adulterated spices.
3 cases have been registered and 3 key accused—Rahul Bhati (Katedan), Vishal Panwar (Begum Bazar), and Dulichand Kachhawar (Begum Bazar)—have been arrested.
Adulteration of food using hazardous chemicals poses grave health risks, including severe gastrointestinal ailments, organ damage, and long-term carcinogenic effects.
We have #ZeroTolerance for those who jeopardize public health for profit. Strict enforcement drives will continue across the city.
@HFastHCP @CPHydCity @hydcitypolice @SajjanarOffice @GHMCOnline @TelanganaCOPs
#HyderabadPolice #FoodSafety #HFAST #GHMC #SafeFood #Hyderabad
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మసాలా దినుసుల్లో హానికర రసాయనాలు, కల్తీపై హెచ్-ఫాస్ట్ ప్రత్యేక తనిఖీలు
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𝐇-𝐅𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡
🚨 H-FAST Cracks Down on Large-Scale Spice Adulteration in Hyderabad 🚨
In a major operation to safeguard public health, H-FAST of the Hyderabad Police Commissioner's Task Force, in coordination with the GHMC Food Safety Team, conducted raids at 13 spice processing and trading establishments across the city.
The inspections uncovered the use of industrial synthetic colours, fabric dyes, talcum powder, oil, and other hazardous substances to adulterate mustard seeds, cloves, shahjeera, ajwain, jeera, and other spices, artificially enhancing their appearance, weight, and market value.
Over 25 tonnes of adulterated spices intended for supply across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh were seized during the operation.
⚠️ Food adulteration using hazardous chemicals poses a serious threat to public health.
H-FAST maintains zero tolerance towards food adulteration and will continue strict enforcement to ensure safe food for the public.
#HFAST #HyderabadPolice #FoodSafety #StopFoodAdulteration #SafeFood #PublicHealth #GHMC #ZeroTolerance #SpiceAdulteration
🚨 H-FAST Food Safety Raid | Rajendranagar
On 29.07.2026, Sri P. Krishnaiah, SI of Police, H-FAST, along with the H-FAST Team and FSO Smt. K. Sowmya Reddy (Circle No. 20, GHMC), conducted an inspection at Deccan Traders, M.M. Pahadi No. 9, Upperpally, Rajendranagar, engaged in the manufacture of Deccan Ginger-Garlic Paste.
During the inspection, the proprietor was found mixing Jantox Titanium Dioxide powder and Citric Acid into the ginger-garlic paste. The materials were found at the premises and were handed over to the Food Safety Officer for further action.
#HFAST #HyderabadPolice #FoodSafety #FoodAdulteration #SafeFood #Rajendranagar
🚨 H-FAST Food Safety Raid | Mailardevpally
On 29.07.2026, Sri V. Shankar, SI of Police, H-FAST, along with the H-FAST Team and FSO Smt. K. Sowmya Reddy (Circle No. 20, GHMC), conducted an inspection at JSR Products, Babul Reddy Nagar, Mailardevpally.
The unit was found manufacturing fryums using suspected prohibited synthetic food colours under highly unhygienic conditions. Major violations included gutkha spitting marks, drying of fryums and dry onion rings directly on the floor, unsuitable manufacturing platforms, food handlers not wearing protective gear, packing of semiya in used pharmaceutical cartons, and non-maintenance of mandatory records such as water analysis reports, laboratory reports, pest control records, and medical fitness certificates.
Samples of fryums were collected for laboratory analysis. Further action will be taken by the Food Safety Officer based on the test results. The case has been handed over to the Food Safety Officer for further action.
#HFAST #HyderabadPolice #FoodSafety #FoodAdulteration #SafeFood #Mailardevpally
🚨 H-FAST Food Safety Raid | Nagole
On 31.07.2026, Sri V. Shankar, SI of Police, H-FAST, along with the H-FAST Team and FSO Sri A. Sunny (Circle No. 11, GHMC), conducted an inspection at M/s. Sri Sai Ram Foods, Jaipuri Colony, Nagole, based on leads developed during an earlier H-FAST raid.
The unit was found using reused cooking oil continuously for five days for the preparation of Murukulu. During the inspection, 60 litres of reused cooking oil was discarded. Other violations included non-maintenance of pest control records, medical fitness certificates of food handlers, and food and water analysis reports. Samples of the reused cooking oil were collected for laboratory analysis.
The case has been handed over to the Food Safety Officer for further action.
#HFAST #HyderabadPolice #FoodSafety #FoodAdulteration #SafeFood #Nagole
🚨 H-FAST Raid | Unhygienic Ginger-Garlic Paste Manufacturing Unit
On 29.07.2026, H-FAST, led by Sri V. Akhil, SI of Police, along with FSO Smt. Ch. Rajeshwari (Circle No. 31 – Karwan, GHMC), conducted a raid at M/s. Sahara and Charminar Ginger Garlic Paste, Moghal Kanal Nala, Hyderabad.
The unit was found manufacturing ginger-garlic paste under highly unhygienic conditions. During the inspection, approximately 650 kg of ginger-garlic paste, valued at around ₹52,000, was discarded under the supervision of the Food Safety Officer. The proprietor was warned to comply with the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
#HFAST #HyderabadPolice #FoodSafety #FoodAdulteration
⚠️ Unhygienic Street Food Manufacturing Units Busted by H-FAST
Acting against unsafe food practices, H-FAST, in coordination with GHMC Food Safety officials, conducted inspections on 28.07.2026 at one Pani Puri manufacturing unit and three Samosa manufacturing units in NM Guda, Attapur, Hyderabad.
The inspection revealed that the units were operating without valid licences, under poor hygienic conditions, using substandard raw materials, and violating essential food safety norms.
✅ To protect public health, 10 kg of prepared samosas and 15 kg of prepared pani puris were discarded on the spot, and legal action was initiated under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
Your health is our priority. H-FAST remains committed to ensuring safe and hygienic food for every citizen.
#HFAST #FoodSafety #SafeFood #HyderabadPolice #GHMC #PublicHealth #FoodAdulteration #EatSafe
🚨 H-FAST Food Safety Inspection | Jalpally
On 28.07.2026, H-FAST, along with GHMC Food Safety officials, inspected M/s Urvi Food Products, a soya chunks manufacturing unit at Jalpally, Hyderabad.
The unit was found operating under highly unhygienic conditions, with workers handling food using bare hands and feet, poor sanitation, housefly infestation, absence of mandatory records, and improper storage of raw materials and finished products.
🚫 The unhygienically manufactured soya chunks were discarded on the spot by the Food Safety Officer, and further action has been initiated under the Food Safety and Standards Act.
Safe Food, Healthy Hyderabad.
#HFAST #FoodSafety #Hyderabad #GHMC #FSSAI #StopFoodAdulteration
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NITI Aayog convened a high-level consultation under the chairpersonship of Prof. M. Srinivas, Member (Health), NITI Aayog, with Shri Rajit Punhani, CEO, FSSAI, and Shri V. C. Sajjanar, IPS, Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad City, to deliberate on strengthening India's food safety architecture.
The consultation brought together representatives from FSSAI, the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), State Food Safety Departments, Hyderabad City Police, academic and research institutions, and technical experts to discuss strategies for enhancing food safety surveillance, strengthening enforcement mechanisms, and improving inter-agency coordination.
The consultation highlighted the importance of a collaborative and technology-driven approach to strengthening India's food safety ecosystem and safeguarding public health through effective surveillance, enforcement, and institutional coordination.
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