Hyderabad Police shut down an illegal bakery operation in Katidan after it was found using artificial colours, dangerous flavours, and spoiled ingredients. The unit, which sold counterfeit goods as genuine products, was run by three individuals who have now been arrested. During the operation, large quantities of spoiled raw materials and manufacturing machines were seized.
“An illegal bakery unit using rotten eggs and chemicals was busted in Katidan; three arrested,” Hyderabad City Police wrote.
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The organization tweeted, “Mailardevpally police raided an illegal food manufacturing unit operating under the name of Madhurai Meenakshi Food Company in Katidan, Hyderabad. During the operation, three people were killed – Afridi Ansari (22), a supervisor and resident of Katidan (a native of Jharkhand); Yassin (32), director and resident of Indra Society, Katidan; and Khatrishan, a resident of Bandlagoda, Chandrayangutta – were arrested for running the unit.“
The department continued: “The accused were found preparing donuts and cakes in extremely unsanitary conditions using rotten eggs and dangerous chemicals such as sodium benzoate, sorbic acid and PGPR liquid. These adulterated food items were allegedly sold as genuine products, posing serious health risks, especially to children.
The police seized “large quantities of rotten eggs, chemicals, bakery products, artificial colors and flavours, in addition to machinery used in the manufacturing process.” A case has been registered at Milardivpally police station, and investigation is underway.
Social media interaction:
“The owner’s name should also be published. If he has any other business interests, that should be investigated as well,” one person wrote. Another added: “Big thanks to Hyderabad Police, they saved thousands of people from eating this worst food.”
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A third wrote: “There are a lot of biscuit and food manufacturing units. Please check and cover all food units.” A fourth added: “Confiscate all their property and make them rot in prison.”
