150 kg rotten meat, 350 kg spoiled chicken seized as Telangana raids expose dangerous food safety lapses

Authorities in Telangana have intensified their crackdown on unsafe food practices, seizing large quantities of spoiled meat and issuing multiple notices for hygiene and licensing violations across the state.

Statewide Meat Drive: Key Findings

The Commissioner of Food Safety, Telangana, shared an update on the ongoing inspection drive conducted on April 1, 2026.

• 68 inspections carried out across the state
• 33 samples collected for testing
• 56 notices issued for violations
• Around 146 kg of spoiled or non-compliant meat seized

A major seizure of 110 kg was reported from Nalgonda district. Officials also flagged several hygiene lapses, including poor cold storage conditions and failure to follow First-in, First-out (FIFO) and First-expired, First-out (FEFO) systems.


Improvement notices were issued under the Food Safety and Standards (FSS) Act for violations of hygiene provisions, while strict action was taken against licensing irregularities.

Hyderabad Raid: 352 Kg Spoiled Chicken Seized

In a separate operation, Hyderabad City Police uncovered a major food safety violation involving a poultry supplier. Acting on credible information, the H-FAST team, along with a veterinary officer, conducted a raid at a facility in the Moosapet area.

During the inspection, officials found approximately 352 kg of frozen spoiled chicken, including wings, breast portions, ribs and livers, stored in highly unhygienic conditions.


Authorities said the meat was being supplied to local vendors for use in food prepared for public consumption.

Hyderabad: Violations and Arrest

The inspection revealed multiple serious violations:

• Poor hygiene at the premises
• Expired FSSAI licence
• Food items unfit for human consumption

A 66-year-old businessman, identified as Suraj Pal, was apprehended in connection with the case. The seized material and the accused were handed over to Sanathnagar Police Station for further legal action.

Public Advisory Issued

Officials have urged the public to remain vigilant and prioritise food safety. Residents are advised to:

• Purchase food only from authorised and hygienic sources
• Avoid eating from unverified vendors
• Report suspicious or unhygienic food practices to authorities

Authorities stressed that public cooperation is essential to ensure food safety and protect community health.

The Telangana government has indicated that inspections will continue across districts to curb unsafe food practices and enforce compliance with hygiene and licensing standards.