NOB-Ziaguda news: The accused, Abdul Rasheed (73 years old), was found to be manufacturing samosas in an extremely unsanitary environment utilizing rotten eggs and oil that had been repeatedly reused thereby posing a serious threat to public health. The H-FAST (Hyderabad Food Adulteration Surveillance Team), a unit of the Hyderabad City Police Task Force, in coordination with the Kulsumpura Police, conducted a surprise raid on an illegal food manufacturing unit in Ziaguda and subsequently seized the premises. Acting on credible intelligence, on the evening of March 20, 2026, at approximately 18:00 hours, the H-FAST team led by Task Force Inspector Venkatesh along with the local Kulsumpura Police and a Food Safety Officer (FSO), conducted inspections at premises bearing House Number 13-4-582/A/B/30, located opposite SBA Garden in Ziaguda. During these inspections, it was discovered that the said manufacturing unit was operating without any valid FSSAI license, trade license, or fire safety permits.

Unsanitary Food Stocks Worth Rs.5 Lakhs seized accused arrested

• Spoiled Eggs: 500
• Used Cooking Oil: 5 kg
• Prepared Food Items: Egg Samosas (350), Sweet Corn Samosas (600), Onion Samosas (1000)
• Raw Materials: Maida (50 kg), Salt (4 bags), Samosa Wrappers (2000), Unhygienic Sweet Corn (10 kg)
• Machinery: Fryer, Onion Slicer, and Cooking Utensils.

All items were seized, and the accused was taken into custody. A case has been registered at the Kulsumpura Police Station, and the investigation is currently underway. The Hyderabad City Police (H-FAST & Task Force) maintains constant vigilance over food adulteration and illegal manufacturing units. We urge the public to immediately inform the police if they observe any such illegal activities in their localities, thereby becoming partners in safeguarding public health.