Hyderabad: Over 1,000 litres of illegally extracted sheep, goat blood seized from CNK Import Export Company

Hyderabad: Officials from Telangana Drug Control Authority (DCA) raided an import-export firm in Kacheguda and recovered 1,000 litres of animal blood illegally extracted from sheep and goats in Hyderabad.

Joint raid by Drug Control and Police

The operation was carried out by DCA officials in coordination with the Hyderabad Police following specific intelligence inputs. The teams conducted inspections at CNK Import Export Company, located in the Kacheguda area of the city.

During the raid, officials found a large quantity of blood packets stored inside the premises without clear documentation explaining their source, purpose, or regulatory approvals.

1,000 litres of animal blood seized

According to officials, nearly 1,000 litres of blood, allegedly extracted from live sheep and goats, were seized during the operation. The blood was stored in sealed packets, suggesting organised collection and storage over a period of time.

Drug Control authorities immediately seized the stock and sealed parts of the premises for further examination.

Blood being transported to Haryana

Preliminary investigation revealed that the seized blood packets were being dispatched to a Haryana-based firm, Polymedicure Company, raising serious questions about the intended end-use.

Officials said they are verifying transport records and supply chains to determine whether the movement of animal blood violated drug, biomedical, and animal welfare regulations.

Mystery over end-use of blood

Authorities expressed concern over the absence of clarity on how the animal blood was being used. Drug Control officials suspect that the blood may have been intended for unauthorised clinical trials or experimental purposes, though no official permissions or approvals have been produced so far.

“The purpose behind collecting and transporting such large quantities of animal blood remains unexplained. This is a critical aspect of the investigation,” a senior official said.

Company owner absconding

The owner of CNK Import Export Company, Nikesh, has reportedly been absconding for the past two days. Police teams have launched a search operation, stating that his questioning is crucial to establishing the source of the blood and its final use.

Officials believe that once Nikesh is traced, clarity will emerge on whether the blood collection was legal or part of a larger illegal network.

Blood collected from isolated areas

Investigators disclosed that the blood was allegedly being collected from isolated locations in the Keerasa area, raising further suspicion about unregulated and unsafe extraction practices involving live animals.

Authorities are also examining whether animal cruelty laws were violated during the blood collection process.

Investigation continues

The premises have been sealed, and samples of the seized blood have been sent for laboratory analysis. Officials are scrutinising company records, transport documents, and financial transactions to identify possible links to a wider network.

Further action will be initiated based on the outcome of the investigation, officials said, adding that strict legal measures will follow if violations are confirmed.