Illegal Ghee Racket Busted in Delhi Amid Festive Season
Delhi Police have arrested six individuals following the discovery of a racket producing and selling adulterated ghee. Seizures totaled 1,600 kg from three clandestine units ahead of Diwali. Adulterated ghee, potentially carcinogenic, was distributed to dairies and shops. Investigations continue under the Food Safety and Standards Act.
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Delhi Police have dismantled a significant adulterated ghee distribution network, arresting six men in connection with the operation. Authorities recovered 1,600 kg from three illegal units amid heightened festive season demand.
Officials warned that the ghee, adulterated with harmful chemicals, poses severe health risks including cancer, as indicated by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
In a detailed operation, multiple police teams seized substantial quantities of ghee, manufacturing equipment, and various additives from locations in northeast Delhi as they continue to investigate the criminal network.
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