3.7 Tonnes of Fake Dairy Products Seized in Banjara Hills Dairy Bust

A major food adulteration racket has been unearthed in Hyderabad , where police seized a large stock of adulterated dairy products being manufactured and supplied to the market under the guise of pure items. The operation, uncovered in the upscale Banjara Hills area, has once again drawn attention to the growing menace of food adulteration and the risks it poses to public health.

Acting on specific intelligence, the Hyderabad Commissioner’s Task Force along with the Masab Tank police conducted a raid at a dairy unit operating in Bholanagar, Road No. 12, Banjara Hills . The unit was functioning under the name “Pride Dairy” , where large quantities of fake dairy products were allegedly being produced and stored for distribution. During the search, officials seized about 3,790 kilograms of adulterated dairy products with an estimated market value of ₹18.26 lakh .

Police arrested Mohammed Junaid Hussain (26) , who was running the facility. Investigators said the accused was manufacturing fake ghee by blending palm oil and vanaspati (hydrogenated vegetable oil) with other low-quality substances to replicate the appearance and smell of pure ghee. The adulterated product was then packaged and sold in the market as genuine ghee, misleading customers and generating illegal profits.

The seizure included 460 kilograms of adulterated ghee , 70 kilograms of mixed fake ghee , 2,090 kilograms of adulterated cow cream , and 1,170 kilograms of adulterated buffalo cream . Officials believe the products were meant for large-scale distribution and had already entered supply chains serving hotels, catering services, and event organisers , apart from regular retail buyers.

Authorities warned that the consumption of such adulterated products can pose serious health hazards. Experts point out that substitutes made with hydrogenated oils and other additives may increase the risk of digestive ailments, allergic reactions, and long-term health problems such as cardiovascular disease when consumed regularly.

The case highlights a wider concern as incidents involving fake dairy products and adulterated food items continue to surface across several cities. Officials say the high demand and rising price of pure ghee often encourage illegal operators to manufacture cheaper substitutes using low-grade ingredients.

Police have registered a case and launched further investigations to trace the supply chain and distribution network connected to the racket. Authorities have reiterated that strict action will be taken against those involved in the production and sale of adulterated food products, while urging consumers and businesses to remain vigilant about the authenticity and quality of dairy items.