Hydrogen peroxide used to adulterate milk, seized in Ibrahimpatnam

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Ande Srishailam, a resident of Pocharam, allegedly mixed hydrogen peroxide and milk powder with milk before supplying it to customers in Hyderabad. | Photo Credit: By Arrangement

A 43-year-old milk businessman was apprehended by the Future City Police for allegedly adulterating milk with hydrogen peroxide and milk powder at a unit in Pocharam village in Ibrahimpatnam mandal on Friday (November 6, 2026).

The accused, Ande Srishailam, a resident of Pocharam, allegedly mixed hydrogen peroxide and milk powder with milk before supplying it to customers in Hyderabad, the police said. The operation was conducted by the Special Operations Team (SOT), Maheshwaram Zone, following credible information.

During the raid, police seized 100 litres of suspected adulterated milk, one litre of hydrogen peroxide and 35 packets of milk powder, each weighing one kg.

The SOT team handed over Srishailam and the seized material to Ibrahimpatnam police for further legal action. The police said the alleged adulteration posed a potential risk to public health and advised consumers to remain cautious while purchasing milk and dairy products. They also urged people to report suspected food adulteration to the authorities.

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