Delhi Police Seize 221.55 Kg of Suspected Adulterated Ghee in Shiv Vihar, Arrest 22-Year-Old Man

New Delhi: The Anti-Auto Theft Squad (AATS) of Northeast Delhi Police has seized 221.55 kg of suspected adulterated desi ghee during a raid in Shiv Vihar and arrested a 22-year-old man in connection with the alleged operation. The raid was conducted on October 28 at a premises in Gali No. 22, Phase 10, Karawal Nagar.

Police identified the arrested man as Mohammad Sameer, a resident of the same locality. Officials clarified that the presence of adulteration in the seized ghee has not yet been officially established and will depend on laboratory test results.

Secret Information Leads to Police Raid

According to police, teams were monitoring suspected activities linked to the alleged production and supply of adulterated food products in the area. Head Constable Hemant reportedly received information about the suspected preparation of adulterated desi ghee in Karawal Nagar.

Acting on the tip-off, a team led by AATS Station House Officer Inspector Deepak Pandey raided the premises in Shiv Vihar and apprehended Sameer.

Ghee Seized Along With Cooking and Weighing Equipment

During the search, police recovered the suspected ghee stored in 11 tins and one drum, with the total quantity recorded at 221.55 kg.

Other items seized included two gas stoves, an LPG cylinder, two empty refined-oil tins, an empty blue drum and a weighing machine. Police also recovered a five-kilogram measuring cup, three mugs, a large container, two ladles and other utensils and equipment.

Investigators suspect that some of these items may have been used to prepare, store or weigh the ghee. Their precise role will be examined as the investigation progresses.

Laboratory Tests to Establish the Ghee’s Quality

An FIR numbered 311/2026 has been registered at Karawal Nagar Police Station under Sections 318, 125, 274, 275 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Police have launched an investigation into the case.

What Are Investigators Trying to Establish?

Samples of the seized ghee will be tested to determine its composition and quality. Investigators are also working to establish which ingredients may have been used, where the product was intended to be supplied and whether other people were involved in the alleged operation.

Police said no previous criminal record of the accused had been identified so far.