Adulterated Ghee Racket Busted in Banjara Hills: Pride Dairy Owner Arrested, Products Worth ₹18.26 Lakh Seized

In a major crackdown on food adulteration, the Commissioner’s Task Force, Golconda Team and Masabtank Police busted an adulterated ghee manufacturing unit at Pride Dairy in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. The police arrested the Pride Dairy owner Mohammed Junaid Hussain for illegally producing adulterated ghee using cow cream, buffalo cream, palm oil and vanaspati.

During the raid at Pride Dairy located in Bhola Nagar, Banjara Hills Road No.12, authorities seized large quantities of adulterated ghee and dairy products worth ₹18,26,679, raising serious concerns about food safety and public health in Hyderabad.

Pride Dairy Owner Arrested for Manufacturing Fake Ghee

The accused has been identified as:

Mohammed Junaid Hussain

• Age: 26 years
• Occupation: Business
• Residence: Bhola Nagar, Banjara Hills Road No.12, Hyderabad

Police officials stated that the accused was illegally manufacturing adulterated ghee at Pride Dairy by mixing palm oil, vanaspati (dalda), and other low-quality substances with cow and buffalo cream.

These products were then sold in the market as pure ghee to:

• Local customers
• Hotels and restaurants
• Event organizers and caterers

Authorities warned that such adulterated dairy products pose serious health risks to the public.

Huge Quantity of Adulterated Dairy Products Seized

During the raid at Pride Dairy in Banjara Hills, police seized a massive stock of adulterated dairy products and manufacturing equipment.

Seized Items Include

Adulterated Dairy Products

• 460 kg Adulterated Ghee
• 70 kg Mixed Adulterated Ghee
• 2,090 kg Adulterated Cow Cream
• 1,170 kg Adulterated Buffalo Cream

Materials Used for Adulteration

• 28 tins of Ruchi Gold Vanaspathi (Dalda)
• Used oil packets
• Empty tins and containers

Machinery and Equipment

• 02 Boilers
• Pushing machine
• Packing machine
• 02 Weighing machines (small and large)
• 04 Gas cylinders
• 70 basins used for ghee processing
• 25 empty drums
• Packing covers and packaging materials

The total value of seized adulterated dairy products and equipment is estimated at ₹18,26,679.

How the Fake Ghee Operation Was Running

Investigations revealed that the accused was manufacturing fake ghee despite holding a valid license for dairy operations.

However, instead of producing genuine products, he allegedly:

• Mixed palm oil and vanaspati with cream
• Used low-quality substances to increase volume
• Packaged and sold the product as pure and original ghee

Authorities said the illegal Pride Dairy operation in Banjara Hills was supplying adulterated ghee to multiple buyers, posing a serious threat to consumer health.

Case Registered Against Pride Dairy Owner

Following the raid, police registered a criminal case against the accused.

Case Details

• Crime Number: 50/2026
• Police Station: Masabtank Police Station
• Sections: 318(4), 274 and 275 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)

The investigation is currently ongoing, and authorities are examining whether the adulterated ghee from Pride Dairy was distributed to other markets in Hyderabad.

Task Force Team Behind the Raid

The successful operation was conducted by the Commissioner’s Task Force, Golconda Team and Masabtank Police under the supervision of senior officers.

The team included:

• Addl. DCP Ande Srinivasa Rao, Commissioner’s Task Force
• Inspector R. Venkatesh, Golconda Zone Task Force
• Inspector A. Praveen Kumar, Masabtank Police Station
• SI G. Vijayanand, Golconda Zone Task Force
• SI G. Chandana, Masabtank Police
• Police staff from the Task Force and Masabtank unit

Their coordinated action led to the busting of the adulterated ghee manufacturing unit at Pride Dairy in Banjara Hills.

Public Health Warning After Adulterated Ghee Seizure

Authorities have urged the public to remain cautious while purchasing dairy products, especially ghee and cream from unverified sources.

Officials stressed that food adulteration cases like the Pride Dairy ghee racket in Banjara Hills can cause serious health issues and strict action will continue against those involved in such illegal activities.

The busting of the adulterated ghee unit at Pride Dairy and the arrest of Mohammed Junaid Hussain highlights the ongoing efforts of Hyderabad police to protect consumers from unsafe food products.

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