Hyderabad: Milk meant for Hyderabad consumers was allegedly adulterated with hydrogen peroxide and milk powder at a unit in Ibrahimpatnam, raising concerns over public health.
The racket came to light after the Future City Police raided the unit in Pocharam village on Friday and seized 100 litres of suspected adulterated milk.
The Special Operations Team (SOT) of Maheshwaram Zone, Future City Police, conducted a raid on Friday, on credible information and apprehended the alleged operator, identified as Ande Srishailam (43), a resident of Pocharam village.
According to the police, Srishailam allegedly mixed hydrogen peroxide and Dholpur milk powder with milk to prepare adulterated supplies for the city market. The alleged practice raised concerns over potential public health risks.
During the raid, police seized 100 litres of suspected adulterated milk, one litre of hydrogen peroxide and 35 one-kilogram packets of Dholpur milk powder.
The SOT team subsequently handed over the accused and the seized material to Ibrahimpatnam Police Station for further legal action.
Future City Police have urged consumers to remain cautious while purchasing milk and dairy products and report any suspected cases of adulteration to the authorities.