An illegal ice cream manufacturing unit operating under the name “Blue Bells Ice Cream” was raided and shut down by authorities in Bapuji Nagar, Musheerabad. The Commissioner’s Task Force teams from Khairtabad and Secunderabad zones, working alongside the H-FAST Team and the Food Safety Officer of GHMC, conducted a surprise inspection based on credible intelligence about the illegal operations.
During the raid, one person identified as Pattala Ashok was apprehended for running the manufacturing unit without a valid license. He has been charged under Cr. No.118/2026, U/Sec. 125, 318(4) of BNS at Musheerabad Police Station for manufacturing and selling adulterated, unhygienic, and expired ice cream products in violation of food safety regulations.
The inspection uncovered large-scale production and distribution of substandard ice cream products in multiple flavours. The unit was manufacturing Mango, Vanilla, American Nuts, Butter Scotch, Dry Fruit, Strawberry, Cream & Cookies, Special Flavours, and Malai Kulfi ice creams, along with small “Pepsi” ice cream packs. These products were being supplied to wholesale and retail markets with misleading quality claims.
Authorities discovered that the unit was using expired ingredients including Pineapple and Custard Apple flavouring agents in the manufacturing process. The operation also involved the use of synthetic food colours, which pose significant health risks to consumers. The expired and adulterated ingredients were being mixed into ice cream products meant for public consumption.
The manufacturing premises were found to be maintained under highly unsanitary conditions. Officials reported improper storage and handling of both raw materials and finished products, making them completely unfit for human consumption. The lack of basic hygiene standards and proper food safety protocols raised serious concerns about public health.
A substantial quantity of materials was confiscated during the operation. The seized items included adulterated ice cream products, synthetic food colours, and expired flavouring agents, with the total value estimated at approximately ₹1,75,000. The confiscated materials have been taken into custody as evidence for legal proceedings.
The apprehended individual Pattala Ashok, along with all seized materials, has been handed over to the Station House Officer (SHO) of Musheerabad Police Station for further investigation. Legal action is being initiated against the accused under relevant provisions of law to ensure appropriate punishment for endangering public health.
The operation was carried out under the supervision of senior officers of the Task Force with assistance from H-FAST and local police staff. The coordinated effort between multiple agencies ensured the successful closure of the illegal unit and prevention of further distribution of harmful products to unsuspecting consumers across the city.
