NOB_hyderabad: Based on credible information, the Commissioner’s Task Force, Secunderabad Zone Team, Hyderabad City, along with Lallaguda Police conducted a raid at Jhansi Ginger and Garlic Paste Godown near Jana Priya Apartments, Lalapet. During the raid, four persons were apprehended for preparing adulterated and unhygienic ginger and garlic paste.

The accused were identified as Neela Venkateswaralu (owner), K. Vinod (supervisor), T. Sathish (worker), and M. Shivani (worker). They were found manufacturing ginger and garlic paste in unsanitary conditions by mixing acetic acid and other substances, storing the paste in plastic tubs for several days, and later packing it into plastic containers with fake labels and date stamps. The products were then supplied to local kirana stores to earn illegal profits.

During the operation, police seized 1,915 kg of ginger and garlic paste, raw materials, chemicals such as 30 kg of acetic acid, packing materials, labels, date stamps, weighing and packing machines, and a grinding/mixing machine.

In this regard, a case has been registered in Cr.No. 84/2026 under Sections 318(4), 275, 223 r/w 3(5) of BNS at Lallaguda Police Station, and further investigation is underway.