Kolkata, 14 January (H.S.): Ranaghat Police achieved significant success in their ongoing drive against adulterated food products. Acting on a tip-off, the police conducted a special raid on Monday night in the Baganchara area of Shantipur Block. During the operation, 2,200 kilograms of adulterated turmeric and a large quantity of equipment used in its production were seized. The details were shared by the police during a press conference on Tuesday.

The police revealed that the adulterated turmeric was being prepared using rice powder, flour, and harmful chemical dyes, which were then packaged and sold in the market. The factory owner, Loknath Saha, and his associate, Paritosh Mallick, have been arrested in connection with the case.

Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Sabita Gotiyal stated that the adulterated turmeric posed serious health risks to consumers. She assured that strict actions would continue against such activities in the future.

According to local sources, this illegal operation had been running for a long time. Acting on specific intelligence, the police raided Loknath Saha’s factory on Monday night and uncovered the use of harmful chemicals in the production process.

The crackdown has caused a stir in the area. On Tuesday, both accused were produced before the Ranaghat judicial court.

Hindusthan Samachar / SP Singh