Adulterated Milk Containing Hydrogen Peroxide Supplied to Hyderabad; One Arrested

An alleged milk adulteration operation supplying milk to Hyderabad has been uncovered in Pocharam village of Ibrahimpatnam mandal in Rangareddy district. Police found that hydrogen peroxide and milk powder were being mixed with milk to prepare adulterated supplies for consumers in the city. On November 6, teams from the Maheshwaram Special Operations Team (SOT) and Future City Police jointly raided the location and arrested 43-year-old Ande Srisailam, a resident of Pocharam.

During the investigation, police found that the accused was allegedly using hydrogen peroxide and Dholpur milk powder in the adulteration process. Officers seized 100 litres of suspected adulterated milk, one litre of hydrogen peroxide and 35 one-kilogram packets of milk powder. The accused and the seized materials were handed over to Ibrahimpatnam Police for further investigation. Officials warned that adding chemicals such as hydrogen peroxide to food products can pose serious risks to public health. Police have urged consumers to remain cautious while purchasing milk and warned that strict action would be taken against those involved in food adulteration.