Hyderabad: Maheshwaram SOT police raided a house in Pocharam village and uncovered an adulterated milk production unit. The operation took place in Ibrahimpatnam mandal of Rangareddy district. Police found that the product was being supplied to consumers in Hyderabad.
During the raid, officers seized 100 litres of the milk, one litre of hydrogen peroxide and 35 packets of Dholpur milk powder. Each packet weighed one kilogram.
Police identified the operator as Ande Srisailam, 43, a resident of Pocharam. He ran a milk business and allegedly mixed hydrogen peroxide and Dholpur milk powder into milk.
Adulterated milk supplied to Hyderabad markets
Acting on information about the illegal activity, the Maheshwaram SOT team conducted a surprise search at Srisailam’s house. The raid exposed the alleged preparation of the product at the premises.
During preliminary questioning, police found that Srisailam had arranged to supply it for sale in Hyderabad. Officers took him into custody for questioning.
Police registered a case against Srisailam and continued their investigation into the supply operation.