Delhi Spice Scam: 15 Tonnes of adulterated masalas seized, 3 arrested
Delhi Police has uncovered a massive racket involving the production and sale of adulterated spices in northeast Delhi's Karawal Nagar area. Two factories were raided, leading to the seizure of a staggering 15 tonnes of spurious spices. Three individuals, including the owners of these processing units, have been arrested in connection with the case.
«Acting on this information, a team was formed, resulting in raids on May 1. During the operation, Singh was found operating one of the processing units, where he was producing adulterated turmeric using non-edible and banned substances such as spoiled leaves, rice, millets, wood dust, chilli heads, acids, and oils.» said the DCP.
Despite their attempts to flee, both Singh and Sarfaraj were apprehended and interrogated. Singh confessed to be the owner of the manufacturing unit, while Malik admitted to supplying these adulterated spices, the officer said.
Further investigations led to the discovery of another processing unit on Kali Khata Road, Karawal Nagar, where Sarfaraj was caught manufacturing adulterated spices, the DCP said.
«The Department of Food & Safety was informed, which conducted inspections, collected samples of the recovered adulterated spices from both factories. Accordingly, a case was registered under relevant sections of the law, and all three accused were arrested,» added DCP Paweriya.
The Raid and Arrests
Acting on information regarding the production and sale of adulterated spices, a police team conducted raids on May 1. The suspects,
