Man held for supplying rotten chicken to vendors in Sanathnagar

A man was apprehended for allegedly storing and supplying rotten chicken to local vendors in Sanathnagar.

Police seized around 352 kg of frozen spoiled chicken, including wings, breast portions and liver, which were deemed unfit for human consumption.

The accused, Suraj Pal, 66, a resident of Kukatpally, was running a unit under the name M/s SPR Chicken near Moosapet.

Acting on specific information, the H-FAST Team, along with a veterinary officer, inspected the premises.

During the raid, officials found that large quantities of chicken were being stored in poor sanitary conditions and supplied for preparation of food items meant for public consumption. The establishment was also found to be operating with an expired food safety licence.

The accused and the seized material were handed over to Sanathnagar police station staff for further action. Officials advised people to purchase food items only from authorised and hygienic sources and to report any unsafe practices.