Hyderabad: Police on Friday busted a spoiled chicken supply operation in Hyderabad and arrested one person after seizing 352 kilograms of unfit poultry stored under unhygienic conditions. The action followed a targeted inspection by the Commissioner’s Task Force.
Acting on credible information, sleuths of the H-FAST Team conducted a raid at M/s SPR Chicken premises in Zinkalavada, Bharath Nagar near Moosapet Village. The inspection took place in the presence of Dr. K. Nagarjuna, Veterinary Officer. During the operation, officials found that spoiled chicken was being stored and supplied to local vendors for food preparation.
The accused, identified as Suraj Pal, 66, a businessman from Rajiv Gandhi Nagar in Kukatpally, was taken into custody. Officials said the seized stock included frozen spoiled chicken such as wings, breast portions, ribs, and livers. They said the material was not fit for human consumption.
Spoiled chicken supply exposed during inspection
Officials said the spoiled chicken supply unit operated in highly unhygienic conditions. They noted that the premises lacked basic sanitation standards required for food storage. Moreover, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India license for the unit had expired.
During the inspection, authorities confirmed that the stored food items posed a risk to public health. Therefore, they immediately secured the material and prevented further distribution into the market. The accused and seized property were then handed over to the Sanathnagar Police Station for further legal action.
Police said the operation was carried out by the H-FAST Inspector along with staff and Sanathnagar police personnel. They added that the crackdown aimed to curb unsafe food practices in the city.
Spoiled chicken supply case prompts public advisory
Following the spoiled chicken supply case, officials issued a public advisory urging citizens to remain cautious. They asked people to purchase food only from authorised and hygienic sources. In addition, they warned against consuming items from unverified vendors.
Authorities also urged the public to report suspicious or unhygienic food practices to enforcement agencies. They said public cooperation remains essential to ensure food safety and protect community health.