The Mangalhat Police Station in coordination with Task Force Golconda Zone and GHMC officials conducted a major raid on March 10, 2026, busting a cheating operation involving the sale of unhygienic and long-stored meat to unsuspecting customers in Hyderabad. The operation led to the arrest of one person who was allegedly selling decomposed goat and sheep offals while falsely claiming them to be fresh and hygienic products.
The accused, identified as Mohammed Afroz @ Afroz (41), was operating a business under the name “A to Z Sheep & Goat Offals” at RK Pet, Chisti Chaman Dargah, Mangalhat. According to police sources, the accused had been procuring goat and sheep offals in bulk quantities from different states at very low prices and storing them for prolonged periods before selling them to customers.
During the inspection of the premises, officials discovered shocking details about the storage and handling of the meat products. The accused reportedly kept the offals in deep freezers and plastic tubs filled with stagnant water to delay decomposition and suppress the foul smell. This dangerous practice was carried out with the sole intention of wrongful gain, putting public health at serious risk.
The joint inspection team found approximately 300 kilograms of decomposed goat and sheep offals at the business premises. The entire stock was immediately seized by GHMC officials who took custody of the contaminated meat for safe disposal following prescribed procedures. The discovery highlighted the scale of the illegal operation and the potential health hazard posed to consumers.
Based on the evidence collected during the raid, a case has been registered as Cr. No. 102/2026 under Sections 125, 271, and 318(2) of the BNS. The investigation revealed that this was not the first time the accused had engaged in such illegal activities. He had previously been involved in a similar offense and had been fined by GHMC authorities earlier, indicating a pattern of repeated violations.
The successful operation was conducted under the supervision of Sri G. Chandra Mohan, DCP, Golconda Zone, along with ACP, Kulsumpura Division. The ground-level execution was carried out by Sri S. Raghvendra, SHO, Sri T. Vinod, SI, Smt. S. Shruthi, SI, and the staff of Mangalhat Police Station, Hyderabad. The coordinated effort between police and civic authorities demonstrated effective inter-departmental cooperation in addressing public health concerns.
The investigation into the case is currently underway, with authorities examining the supply chain and identifying whether other individuals or establishments were involved in the illegal procurement and distribution network. Officials are also verifying the sources from which the accused procured the meat and whether similar operations exist in other parts of the city.
Police have issued an appeal to citizens not to purchase meat or food items from unauthorized or unhygienic establishments. The authorities have urged the public to report such illegal activities to the police or concerned authorities immediately to prevent health hazards and ensure food safety standards are maintained across the city.
