Illegal Pickle Factory Busted in Hyderabad: Unhygienic Products Worth ₹3 Lakh Seized in Jiyaguda Raid
Illegal pickle factory busted in Jiyaguda Hyderabad. Police seize unhygienic pickles worth ₹3 lakh, raising serious public health concerns.
In a major crackdown, an illegal pickle manufacturing unit in Jiyaguda, Hyderabad was busted, with unhygienic pickle products worth ₹3 lakh seized. The raid exposed serious public health risks as the accused was producing pickles in unsafe conditions without any valid license.
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Task Force Raid in Jiyaguda Exposes Illegal Unit
The operation was carried out by:
- Commissioner’s Task Force, Golconda Zone
- Kulsumpura Police
The team raided a premises in Venkatesh Nagar, Jiyaguda, where:
- Large quantities of unhygienic pickles were found
- Products were being manufactured in unsafe and unclean conditions
- The unit was operating without a valid license
Accused Arrested for Illegal Pickle Manufacturing
The accused has been identified as:
- K. Ravinder (62), resident of Jiyaguda
- Engaged in illegal pickle business
He was apprehended on the spot during the raid.
Huge Quantity of Unhygienic Pickles Seized
Police seized a massive stock including:
- Red chilli pickle – 2400 kg
- Amla pickle – 320 kg
- Tomato water mixture – 1440 kg
- Tomato pickle and lemon pickle drums
- Preserved mango and lemon with rock salt – over 4000 kg combined
The total seized stock is valued at ₹3,00,000.
Serious Health Risk to Public
Officials revealed alarming details:
- Pickles were made using low-quality and stale raw materials
- Products were prepared in highly unhygienic surroundings
- Items were supplied to kirana stores, hotels, and restaurants illegally
Consumption of such products could lead to serious health issues.
Case Registered and Investigation Underway
Police have:
- Registered a case under relevant sections of law
- Initiated further investigation into the supply network
- Warned of strict action against illegal food manufacturers
The illegal pickle factory busted in Jiyaguda Hyderabad with ₹3 lakh worth unhygienic products seized highlights the dangers of unregulated food production. Authorities have urged the public to remain cautious while purchasing food items, as such illegal activities pose a serious threat to public health.
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