Hyderabad, March 21 -- In a significant crackdown on unsafe food practices, the Task Force of Hyderabad City Police has busted an illegal samosa manufacturing unit operating under highly unhygienic conditions in Jiyaguda.

The operation was conducted by the Hyderabad Food Adulteration Surveillance Team (H-FAST) in coordination with the Kulsumpura Police, following credible information.

Raid and findings

The raid took place at around 6:00 pm on Friday, March 20, at a premises located opposite SBA Garden in Jiyaguda. During the inspection, officials found that the unit was engaged in large-scale preparation of samosas without possessing mandatory approvals such as an FSSAI license, trade license, or fire safety clearance, a press release ...