Dairy Crackdown in Telangana: ₹7.78 Lakh Worth Milk & Ghee Seized
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- April 21, 2026
Food Manifest Key Update Food safety officials in Hyderabad seized ₹7.78 lakh worth of milk and ghee during a special enforcement drive conducted across Telangana, highlighting ongoing concerns around dairy safety and compliance. Officials carried out 71 inspections across multiple districts and collected 91 samples for further analysis. The drive aimed to identify unsafe practices and ensure
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