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Illegal Spice Unit Busted in Delhi Raid
26 May
Summary
- Fake turmeric, chilli, and masala powders were manufactured with adulterants.
- An illegal spice manufacturing unit was raided on May 23.
- Approximately 801.88 kg of adulterated spices were seized from the premises.
Authorities busted an illegal spice manufacturing operation in the Naya Bans area of Khari Baoli, Delhi, on May 23. The unit, run by Kamaljeet, a resident of Mukundpur, allegedly produced counterfeit turmeric, red chilli, yellow chilli, coriander, amchoor, and garam masala.
During the raid, a significant quantity of adulterated spices, non-edible artificial food colours, and adulterants like rice fragments and chilli stalks were discovered. Spice grinding machinery was also confiscated. The total seizure amounted to approximately 801.88 kg of spurious products.
Food safety officials collected samples from the seized materials for laboratory testing. A case has been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, with further legal action to follow under food safety laws.
