Hyderabad fake ghee raid: How 3,000 kg of cow & buffalo cream were mixed with cheap substances and supplied to public

In a major crackdown on adulterated dairy products, authorities in Hyderabad uncovered an illegal manufacturing unit producing fake ghee and cream by mixing palm oil, vanaspati and other low-quality substances. The raid led to the seizure of over 3,000 kg of adulterated dairy products worth more than Rs 18 lakh, raising fresh concerns about food safety.

Officials confirmed that the operation was conducted jointly by the Telangana Police Commissioner's Task Force, the Golconda team and Masabtank Police Station.

Hyderabad Dairy Raid: Pride Dairy Unit Busted

According to police officials cited by ANI, the raid targeted a dairy manufacturing unit named Pride Dairy located in Bholanagar on Road No. 12 in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad.


The operation was carried out under the supervision of Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Ande Srinivasa Rao, who stated that the unit was involved in producing adulterated ghee using palm oil, vanaspati and other inferior ingredients.

Authorities apprehended Mohammed Junaid Hussain, a 26-year-old businessman residing in Bhola Nagar, who was allegedly running the illegal operation.

Over 3,000 Kg of Adulterated Dairy Products Seized

During the raid, officials recovered a massive quantity of adulterated dairy products from the premises. Items seized included:

• 460 kg of adulterated ghee
• 70 kg of mixed adulterated ghee
• 2,090 kg of adulterated cow cream
• 1,170 kg of adulterated buffalo cream

Authorities also found 28 tins of vanaspati branded Ruchi Gold, used oil packets and several empty containers believed to have been used in the adulteration process.

The total value of seized products and equipment was estimated at Rs 18,26,679.

Machinery and Equipment Used in Fake Ghee Production

Apart from the adulterated dairy products, police confiscated several machines used in the illegal manufacturing process. These included:

• Two boilers
• A pushing machine
• A packing machine
• Two weighing machines
• Four gas cylinders
• Around 70 basins, some containing ghee
• 25 empty storage drums
• Packing covers and containers

Officials said these machines were used to process and package fake dairy products before selling them as pure ghee.

Adulterated Ghee Sold to Public, Hotels and Event Organisers

Police investigations revealed that the accused was selling the adulterated products as pure cow and buffalo ghee.

These items were reportedly supplied to:

• Local consumers
• Hotels and food outlets
• Event organisers and caterers

Authorities warned that such products pose a serious health risk, as they contain cheap oils and low-quality substances instead of pure dairy ingredients.

Case Registered Under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

Following the raid, police registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

The case has been filed under Sections 318(4), 274 and 275, which deal with food adulteration and sale of harmful substances.

The investigation is being handled by the Masabtank Police, with assistance from the Task Force teams.

Growing Concern Over Food Adulteration in India

Food safety experts say incidents like this point to the growing challenge of dairy adulteration in urban markets.

Adulterated products not only mislead consumers but can also lead to serious health problems, particularly when low-quality oils and chemicals are used in place of genuine dairy ingredients.

Authorities have urged consumers to buy dairy products from trusted sources and check packaging labels carefully to avoid unsafe food items.

The Hyderabad raid is part of ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies to crack down on illegal food manufacturing units and protect public health.

Inputs from ANI