The Commissioner’s Task Force from Golconda Zone conducted a major raid at a meat store in Hyderabad and seized approximately 12 tons of stale and spoiled sheep and goat offal valued at ₹10 lakhs. The operation took place at “A to Z Sheep & Goat Offal Store” located beside Akbari Masjid in Aman Nagar Colony, Mangalhat. The raid was carried out in coordination with the H-FAST Team and Mangalhat Police.
During the operation, authorities apprehended one accused identified as Rafi Ahmed, who worked as the manager of the store. The owner of the establishment, Mohd Afroz, is currently absconding and evading arrest. Police officials have launched efforts to track down and apprehend the absconding owner who has previous involvement in similar offenses.
The investigation revealed a disturbing pattern of illegal operations that posed serious health risks to the public. The accused were procuring spoiled offal at significantly reduced prices from various sources. They would then store this decomposed meat for extended periods in deep freezers and plastic tubs filled with stagnant water to mask the foul smell and hide signs of decomposition.
The spoiled meat was being fraudulently supplied to hotels, events, and functions across the city as fresh meat. This dangerous practice put countless consumers at risk of serious health complications. The accused exploited the demand for affordable meat products while completely disregarding public health and safety standards.
Records show that the absconding owner Mohd Afroz has prior involvement in similar violations. He has previously faced penalties from the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) for similar offenses. Additionally, a previous case had been registered against him at Police Station Mangalhat, indicating a pattern of repeated violations.
A criminal case has been registered under Cr. No. 144/2026 at Mangalhat Police Station. The case has been filed under Sections 125, 271, 318(2), and 112 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). These sections deal with offenses related to food adulteration, endangering public health, and related criminal activities.
The successful operation was conducted under the direct supervision of Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (Addl. DCP) Ande Srinivasa Rao. The raid involved active participation from officials of the Commissioner’s Task Force and Mangalhat Police Station, who worked together to uncover this illegal operation and prevent further harm to public health.
