Crackdown on spurious food: Illegal, unhygienic bakery in Golconda busted, owner arrested

Hyderabad: An illegal manufacturing unit called ‘Chand Bakery’ at Natraj Nagar, Jhirra, at Golconda, was raided as part of the wider crackdown on the sale of spurious food products.

The Commissioner’s Task Force, Golconda Zone, along with Tappachabutra police, organised the raid and arrested the unit’s owner, Syed Khadeer (42), a resident of Ambedkar Nagar Colony, Asif Nagar.

Unsafe and unlicensed operations

Acting on a credible tip-off, police raided the premises and discovered that the facility was functioning in highly unhygienic conditions.

Officials revealed that the unit lacked essential documentation, including food manufacturing licenses, trade licenses and labour permits.

Furthermore, the establishment did not comply with basic fire safety protocols.

“The accused was supplying these sub-standard bakery products to various Kirana stores, general stores, cafes and hotels across the city, directly endangering public health,” police stated.

Seized goods worth Rs 2.77 lakh

During the raid, authorities seized a significant quantity of raw materials and finished products, valued at approximately Rs 2,77,630. The seized inventory includes:

550 kg of Maida (11 bags)

150 kg of Sugar (3 bags)

25 kg of Coconut powder

160 kg of Cake powder (8 bags)

60 kg of Dalda (13 cartons)

60 litres of Healthy Heart Oil (4 tins)

8 kg of loose chicken and 84 boxes of ready-to-eat bread.

Legal action

A case has been registered at the Tappachabutra Police Station, invoking sections 274, 275 and 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The accused has been taken into custody, and a thorough investigation is underway.

Advisory

Police have urged citizens to report any suspicious or unhygienic food manufacturing units in their neighbourhoods to help ensure public safety.