Hydrogen peroxide used to adulterate milk, seized in Ibrahimpatnam
Future City Police seized 35 kg of milk powder and one litre of hydrogen peroxide during a raid at a unit in Pocharam village
On Friday, November 6, 2026, a milk businessman named Ande Srishailam, 43, was arrested in Ibrahimpatnam for allegedly adding hydrogen peroxide and milk powder to milk, a technique known as adulteration. The accused, who resides in Pocharam village, is accused of mixing these substances into milk prior to its distribution to consumers in Hyderabad, according to the police.
The operation was executed by the Special Operations Team (SOT), Maheshwaram Zone, upon receiving credible information. During the raid, authorities seized 100 liters of milk suspected to be adulterated, one liter of hydrogen peroxide, and 35 packets of milk powder, each weighing one kilogram. Srishailam was handed over to the Ibrahimpatnam police for further legal proceedings, along with the seized items.
The police emphasized that the adulteration of milk posed a potential threat to public health and advised consumers to exercise caution when purchasing milk and dairy products. They also appealed to the public to report any suspected food adulteration to the relevant authorities. The police reiterated their commitment to maintain high standards in the food supply chain and urged the public to remain vigilant against such illicit activities.
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