18/03/2026
*PRESS NOTE*
*KULSUMPURA POLICE BUST ADULTERATED PICKLE MANUFACTURING UNIT; TWO ARRESTED*
HYDERABAD | MARCH 18, 2026: The Kulsumpura Police, while conducting proactive patrolling to ensure public health and safety, have busted an illegal and unhygienic pickle manufacturing unit in Jiyaguda. Two individuals have been apprehended for preparing and selling adulterated pickles without a valid license.
*Details of the Case:*
On March 18, 2026, SI M. Narsimha and his team, while patrolling the Jiyaguda area, inspected a godown located at Premises No. 13-3-596/C/1, Venkateshwara Nagar. They discovered two persons operating a large-scale pickle manufacturing unit under extremely unhygienic conditions. The accused were found using spoiled vegetables and low-quality raw materials to prepare pickles, which were then sold to local stores at cheap prices, posing a severe health risk to the public.
*Seized Material:*
72 Drums of various pickles (Lemon, Red Chilli, Raw Tamarind, Amla, and Sorrel).
06 Drums of Tomato and Tamarind paste.
01 Small Drum of Ginger-Garlic paste.
01 Weighing Machine.
*Accused Particulars:*
N. Narsimha (54), s/o late Ramulu, Occ: Business, r/o Jiyaguda, Hyderabad.
N. Naresh (45), s/o late Ramulu, Occ: Business, r/o Jiyaguda, Hyderabad.
A case has been registered vide Cr. No. 85/2026 U/s 318(4), 274, 275 BNS at Kulsumpura Police Station. Further investigation is underway. The public is advised to be cautious of food products sold at unusually low prices and without proper certification.
Issued by:
SHO, Kulsumpura Police Station
GOLCONDA Zone, Hyderabad City.
