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Glowing skin doesn’t come from expensive products alone: Mumbai cosmetologist

With Mumbai's weather, many Mumbaikars are often concerned about their skin as they are exposed to not only sun but also dust and pollution, and are left wondering about getting their right skincare routine right. However, they may not always realise that it is not very complicated.  In a new video on Instagram, city-based cosmetologist Dr. Madhu Akhouri Chopra has said, "Glowing skin doesn’t come from expensive products alone — sometimes, the simplest home remedies can work wonders." Dr Chopra, who is from Studio Aesthetique, Juhu shares an easy, effective tips and a simple routine you can follow at home to keep your skin healthy, fresh, and radiant.  The expert suggests a mixture of besan, malai, curd (preferably not sour) and turmeric, with cold milk. This, she says is perfect for dry skin, and works perfectly as it turns into a mask, after drying. Wash it after 15-20 minutes, and avoid putting it under the eye. She also suggests that if you have light skin, put a little lesser haldi, and you will get a glow on the face, and is completely safe. "If you are allergic to besan, then you use atta, and if you are allergic to haldi, then you can use lime juice." Additionally, for people who don't agree with malai, you can simply use tomato, and potato juice. However, she reminds that one day may not do the trick, and has to be followed every day, and is easy to make because it is all available at home. 

06 April,2026 04:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Renowned Padma Shri awardee doctor Mani Chhetri passes away at 105

Renowned doctor and Padma Shri awardee Mani Chhetri has passed away, his family members said on Monday. He was suffering from old age-related ailments.  The Padma Shri awardee doctor breathed his last at 10:15 pm on Sunday at his home in Ballygunge Place. He was 105 years old. According to the family, he had suffered a head injury fifteen days ago. After this, the eminent cardiologist's physical condition deteriorated rapidly. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took to social media to condole the death of the renowned doctor. "I am saddened by the passing away of renowned physician Dr. Mani Chhetri. A chapter in the medical world of Bengal and India has come to an end. I pray for the peace of his departed soul and express my condolences to his family and countless students, patients and admirers," CM Banerjee wrote in a post on Monday morning. Mani Chhetri was the director of SSKM Hospital and due to his efforts, the Intensive Therapy Unit or ITU setup was created in this hospital. Also, different departments like Endocrinology, Cardiology, Nephrology, Diabetes, Rheumatology were started on his initiative, which was the first in any hospital in the state. It has been stated by the West Bengal Doctors' Forum that all the doctors in the state will come to work on Monday wearing black badges to pay tribute to the legendary doctor. Mani Kumar Chhetri was born in Darjeeling on May 23, 1920. He did his primary education from Darjeeling Municipality Primary School and passed his matriculation from Calcutta University in 1936. He graduated in medicine in 1944 and did his post-graduate degree in medicine in 1949. Then he went abroad for further studies in medicine. In 1955, he received his MRCP degree from the Royal College of Physicians, London. In 1969, he obtained a fellowship from the American College of Cardiology. In 1972, he received a fellowship from the Indian Academy of Medical Sciences. In 1973, he received a fellowship from the Royal College of Physicians. After returning from London, Mani Chhetri started his career at the School of Tropical Medicine in Kolkata. He joined as a resident physician. Later, when Bidhan Chandra Roy was the Chief Minister, he was brought to the Presidency General Hospital as a consultant physician. Dr. Mani Kumar Chhetri was honoured with the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 1974 for his outstanding contribution to the field of medicine. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.

06 April,2026 02:20 PM IST | Kolkata | IANS
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Why eye donation can significantly reduce burden of corneal blindness

As many as 17,675 visually impaired persons across seven states and 30 cities have regained eyesight through eye donation over the past 24 years, driven by awareness efforts of the Eye Bank Society of Rajasthan, officials said on Sunday. Despite the life-changing impact of eye donation, people are still not coming forward in adequate numbers due to prevailing myths and lack of awareness, the NGO said. According to data shared by the society, a total of 27,307 corneas have been collected since its establishment in 2002, enabling free transplants for thousands of beneficiaries. Society president B L Sharma said lakhs of people are waiting for corneal transplants, and this gap can only be reduced if awareness increases and more people pledge to donate eyes. He said several myths discourage people, including beliefs that the body should not be touched after death, eye donation affects appearance, or that full eyes are removed for transplantation. "If more people come forward for eye donation, the burden of corneal blindness in Rajasthan can be significantly reduced," he said, adding that social awareness at the family and community level is crucial. Society manager Priyanka Swami said corneas collected in Rajasthan are also being sent to 30 cities across states, including Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Delhi, Uttarakhand and Haryana. She said over three lakh people in Rajasthan suffer from corneal blindness, but misconceptions often prevent families from opting for eye donation. She said the organisation conducts awareness drives through camps and help desks at hospitals, temples, colleges and offices. It currently operates 14 centres across 16 districts and facilitates about 91 per cent of corneal transplants in the state. Corneas are brought to Jaipur, processed for transplantation and distributed to government and private hospitals. They can be preserved for up to 15 days in special solutions, after which unused corneas are utilised for medical research. Beneficiaries and donor families also highlighted the impact of eye donation. A recipient, Gaurav Thapa, said he regained vision ahead of his wedding after receiving a donated cornea, while a donor's family member, Sunil Bairwa, said it was a matter of pride that their loved one continues to "see the world" through someone else's eyes. Vikas Saini began losing his vision after being hit in the eye by a cricket ball. He said he had always dreamed of becoming a doctor, but after the injury, he was stressed about whether he would ever be able to achieve his goal. "After the operation, when I could see again, it was the greatest happiness of my life. Now, I will definitely fulfil my dream," he said. Once helpless due to blindness, Pawan Sharma is now happy after undergoing a corneal transplant and is grateful to the eye donor. He said regaining his vision has brought new enthusiasm and hope into his life. Bobby, who developed corneal problems soon after her marriage, had become dependent on others even for small tasks, which made life difficult. "After the operation, I got a new life. I cannot express my happiness in words," she said. Doctors said corneas should ideally be retrieved within six to eight hours of death and reach an eye bank within 24 hours, while noting that donation is not possible in certain medical conditions. They emphasised that greater public participation in eye donation can help restore vision to thousands waiting for transplants and improve the quality of life for the visually impaired. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.

06 April,2026 12:35 PM IST | Jaipur | PTI
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"Ozempic Face" trend: Pre-wedding weight loss treatment going wrong?

Weight-loss injections have become a popular choice among young people preparing for weddings, but doctors have raised concerns over excessive loss of facial fat and muscle linked to these treatments. According to Dr Ajaya Kashyap, director of KasMed Centre and Senior Consultant in Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery at Apollo Spectra Hospital, many young people are opting for such treatments while looking for prospective matches and ahead of their wedding day. "Several young people seek weight-reducing treatments while looking for prospective matches and before the wedding day. There are surprisingly as many men as women. The current modality of choice for them is tirzepatide or semaglutide, sometimes couples with some targeted areas of liposuction," he said. Dr Kashyap also shared a case where further procedures were needed after significant weight loss. "After a 'weight loss drug treatment', a young lady, who is also in healthcare, lost a lot of weight (about 20 per cent of her body weight) after several months of treatment, in preparation for her big day. However, the fat and muscle loss left her face looking gaunt and much older than thirty, which was her actual age. We ended up doing a skin tightening treatment with fat and stem cell injections to restore her youthful looks." He cautioned that while these drugs help in weight reduction, they can also lead to muscle loss and other side effects. "There is undoubtedly a benefit of these drugs for weight loss, but one has to understand that there is a loss of muscle with this treatment, along with fat. We have had to treat several patients with Ozempic faces, where there has been excessive loss of facial fat and muscles. There are other side effects as well, and one needs to be careful before starting on this therapy," he said. Echoing similar concerns, Dr Gaurang Krishna, director and consultant dermatologist at MedLinks, said the demand for such drugs has increased in recent months, especially among those preparing for marriage. "GLP-1 drugs have become very popular, patients are looking for it for tangible weight-loss, we do get requests for people before their 3-4months marriage to shed some kilos. It should be given under medical supervision," he said. Meanwhile, Dr Mahesh Mangal, chairman of the Department of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, said awareness about these drugs is largely driven by advertisements and promotions. "These days medicine for weight loss are very much famous amongst people, and they come to us for more information. We do liposuction, that's why we get such queries about whether they should take such medicines or not. We get queries about these drugs not only from patients but also from family members, friends and relatives. They get to know about these drugs only through advertisements and promotional activities. This is a wonder drug, but misuse and self medication is harmful. The govt of India has now come up with the regulations to avoid misuse and self-medication," he said. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.

06 April,2026 10:55 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
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Low birthweight raises risk of stroke in young adults: Study

A new population-based study from Sweden has found that individuals born with low birthweight face a significantly higher risk of stroke in young adulthood, regardless of their body mass index (BMI) or gestational age at birth. The findings were presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO2026) in Istanbul, Turkey, highlighting the importance of early-life factors in adult cardiovascular health. Researchers, including Dr Lina Lilja and Dr Maria Bygdell of the University of Gothenburg, analysed data from nearly 800,000 Swedish men and women born between 1973 and 1982. The study linked information from the Medical Birth Register, the National Conscription Register, the National Patient Register, and the Cause of Death Register to track stroke incidence until December 31, 2022. The study recorded 2,252 first stroke events among participants, with 1,624 ischaemic strokes and 588 intracerebral haemorrhages. Individuals with birthweights below the median of 3.5 kg showed a 21 per cent higher risk of stroke overall, with similar increased risks observed for both ischaemic stroke and haemorrhagic stroke. Women with low birthweight had an 18 per cent increased risk, while men faced a 23 per cent increase. Importantly, these associations were independent of gestational age and BMI in young adulthood, which were not themselves significant predictors of stroke. While overall stroke rates have declined in high-income countries over recent decades, the decrease has been less marked among young and middle-aged adults. In some regions, including parts of Southeast Asia, Oceania, and high-income countries like Sweden, the United States, and the United Kingdom, stroke incidence is even rising among younger adults. The researchers note that understanding risk factors such as low birthweight could inform preventive strategies for future generations. The authors concluded, "Lower birthweight is associated with an increased risk of early adult stroke for both men and women, and for both major stroke types. These findings suggest that low birthweight may be included in assessments of stroke risk in adults." This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.

06 April,2026 10:31 AM IST | London (UK) | ANI
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People suffering from long COVID at increased cardiovascular disease risk: Study

A team of researchers has shown that people with long COVID are likely to be at an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease.  The research from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, published in the journal eClinicalMedicine, found that the risk of conditions such as cardiac arrhythmias and coronary artery disease is higher even among those who were not hospitalised during the acute infection. “We found that cardiac arrhythmias and coronary artery disease were more common among both women and men with long COVID. In women, there was also an increased risk of heart failure and peripheral vascular disease,” said Pia Lindberg from the Department of Medicine, Solna, Karolinska Institutet. However, no clear association was found between long COVID and stroke. According to the study, long COVID has become an increasingly significant health problem worldwide, and a growing number of studies suggest that the condition can lead to secondary cardiovascular diseases. In the current study, the researchers investigated how often major cardiovascular events occur in these individuals compared with those without the diagnosis. From over 1.2 million people aged between 18 and 65, around 9,000 had been diagnosed with long COVID, corresponding to 0.7 per cent. Two-thirds of them were women. During the follow-up period of around four years, people with long COVID were more likely to suffer from cardiovascular disease. About 18.2 per cent of women and 20.6 per cent of men experienced some form of cardiovascular event, compared with 8.4 per cent of women and 11.1 per cent of men in the group without long COVID. “Women with long COVID had just over twice the risk of receiving a cardiovascular diagnosis compared with women without long COVID. Men had approximately a third higher risk,” the study showed. As many people with long COVID never required hospitalisation during their acute infection, there is a risk that secondary conditions may be missed, said Lindberg. “Results show that long COVID can be a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, even in younger people who were previously healthy. This underlines the need for structured follow-up that takes gender differences into account,” the study author said. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.

03 April,2026 04:52 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | IANS
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Indian scientists discover new bacterial mechanism, boost hope against TB

Tuberculosis is one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases and now, a team of scientists has discovered a fundamental flaw in a long-standing model of how bacteria control gene expression that can form the base for innovative strategies to combat tuberculosis and other bacterial infections, an official statement said on Thursday.  Scientists believed that a protein called ‘σ factor’ binds RNA polymerase, initiates bacterial transcription and is then released once the enzyme begins elongating RNA.  This process, known as the ‘σ-cycle’, was assumed to be universal across bacteria, including TB bacteria. For years, scientists believed that a protein called σ factor binds RNA polymerase, initiates bacterial transcription and is then released once the enzyme begins elongating RNA. This process, known as the σ-cycle, was assumed to be universal across bacteria, including TB bacteria. However, a new study from Bose Institute, Kolkata, an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), overturns this assumption. Researchers Dr Jayanta Mukhopadhyay and Dr N. Hazra found that while some σ factors in M. tuberculosis dissociate from RNA polymerase during transcription, others remain firmly attached throughout the process. Their research, published in international journal Nucleic Acids Research, reveals that a mechanism taught for decades in molecular biology textbooks — the so-called “universal σ-cycle”, does not apply to all bacteria or all regulatory proteins. “The study focuses on tuberculosis (TB) causing bacteria, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and shows that different σ (sigma) factors, proteins that guide RNA polymerase to specific genes, behave in strikingly different ways during transcription, the first step of gene expression,” said the Ministry of Science and Technology. The discovery that σF remains bound to RNA polymerase suggests a so far unknown mechanism by which the bacterium ensures sustained expression of stress-response genes, an insight with important implications for TB biology. Drug-resistant strains pose an increasing global threat to cure of the disease. M. tuberculosis (TB) bacteria survive inside the human host by precisely regulating gene expression under extreme stress conditions. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.

03 April,2026 04:47 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | IANS
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OSA raises risk of heart events, death by 71 percent: Study

Scientists have found that those living with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have a 71 per cent higher risk of cardiovascular events (CVEs) or death from any cause (all-cause mortality) compared with those not living with OSA.  New research, to be presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2026, Istanbul, Turkey, May 12-15), is a collaboration between Imperial College Health Partners; Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK; and Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly). “In adults, obstructive sleep apnea is linked to higher risk of cardiovascular events or all-cause mortality, especially among those with obesity, even after adjusting for confounders,” said study co-author Heather Fitzke of Imperial College Health Partners, London. OSA is characterised by recurrent upper airway obstruction during sleep and is associated with reduced quality of sleep and life and increased cardiovascular risk. The prevalence of obesity and overweight among people with OSA is between 40-70 per cent, and people living with obesity are more likely to experience more severe OSA than those without the condition. In this new study, the primary objective was to assess the increased risk of the combined endpoint of CVEs or death among adults with a diagnosis of OSA compared to adults without OSA. The study used electronic health records from 2.9 million residents. In the analysis, 20,300 people diagnosed with OSA were matched with 97,412 comparators; 57.2 per cent (11,613) of those participants with OSA were living with obesity compared to 56.7 per cent (55,264) of the matched participants without OSA. The authors found the risk of CVEs or all-cause mortality among people with OSA was 71 per cent higher than in the matched controls without OSA. These findings underscore the need for effective obesity management and highlight the importance of early screening and timely diagnosis. To our knowledge, this is the largest matched case-control study of obstructive sleep apnea outside the US to date, Fitzke added. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.

03 April,2026 04:30 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | IANS
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Manipur doctor saves life of young woman on a Tokyo-Delhi flight

A doctor from Manipur’s Senapati district saved the life of a 21-year-old passenger during a mid-air medical emergency on an Air India flight from Tokyo to New Delhi.   Dr Loni Lirina, a critical care specialist at the American Oncology Institute, Babina Specialty Hospital in Imphal, was on board the flight when a young woman began experiencing severe breathing difficulties.  Following an announcement by the flight crew requesting medical assistance, Dr Lirina promptly attended to the passenger.  Upon examination, she immediately recommended oxygen support, nebulisation, and essential medications to stabilise the patient’s condition.  Thanks to her swift and decisive intervention, the woman’s condition improved significantly within 30 minutes, eliminating the need for an emergency landing.  The flight subsequently landed safely in New Delhi, with the passenger reported to be in stable condition.  According to Dr Lirina, the passenger had a history of childhood asthma but had not been on medication for several years.  "Upon examination, the patient was in severe respiratory distress, with a heart rate exceeding 160 beats per minute, low blood pressure, and oxygen saturation at 80 per cent of room air. By the grace of God, after administering the medicine, the young woman stabilised," she said in a video message.  Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh praised Dr Lirina for her timely and life-saving intervention. Taking to X, the Chief Minister wrote: "A life saved is a testament to both skill and compassion."  "I extend my heartfelt appreciation to Dr Loni Lirina of Senapati District, Manipur, a Critical Care Physician at the American Oncology Institute, Babina Specialty Hospital, for her exemplary courage and timely medical intervention in saving the life of a 21-year-old passenger who experienced severe chest pain and breathlessness onboard an Air India flight from Tokyo to Delhi. Her swift response, clinical excellence, and unwavering commitment to the noble profession reflect the highest ideals of medical service," he said.  The Chief Minister further added that such acts of humanity and professionalism bring immense pride to Manipur and serve as an inspiration to all.  "I convey my deep gratitude and commend her for this remarkable act of service," he said. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.

03 April,2026 04:22 PM IST | Imphal | IANS
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Tripura docs give new lease of life to two men, conduct two kidney transplants

In a significant achievement for Tripura’s healthcare sector, government-run Govind Ballabh Pant Medical College and Hospital in Agartala has successfully conducted two consecutive kidney transplants for the first time in the state’s history, officials said on Tuesday. Hospital Superintendent Dr Bidhan Goswami said this milestone was made possible through the dedicated efforts of Chief Minister Manik Saha, a dental surgeon who holds the health portfolio. With the completion of the sixth and seventh kidney transplants on Monday and Tuesday (March 30 and 31), the medical college and hospital have now performed a total of 7 successful kidney transplants. In all cases, both donors and recipients are reported to be stable and healthy. The two latest transplants were conducted under the supervision of specialist doctors from Agartala Government Medical College and Govind Ballabh Pant Hospital, in collaboration with experts from a private hospital and research institute in Imphal, Manipur. “While earlier transplants were performed individually, this marks the first time that two procedures were successfully carried out on consecutive days in the state, setting a new benchmark,” Dr Goswami said. On Monday (March 30), a 36-year-old man from Baikhora in South Tripura district underwent a kidney transplant, receiving the organ from his 33-year-old childhood friend. On Tuesday, another transplant was performed on a 33-year-old resident of Champaknagar in West Tripura, who received a kidney donated by his 59-year-old father. According to the latest updates, both donors and recipients are in stable condition and under close medical observation, the hospital superintendent said. The procedures were conducted by a multidisciplinary team of doctors from the Departments of Nephrology, Urology, and Anaesthesiology, with support from specialists at Manipur Hospital. Dr Goswami said nursing staff and operating theatre technicians also played a crucial role, with overall supervision by senior nursing officials. The sixth transplant procedure began on Monday morning and concluded in the afternoon, lasting approximately six hours, while the seventh started on Tuesday morning and ended in the afternoon, taking about five hours. The official stated that this achievement reflects the state government’s strong commitment to strengthening healthcare infrastructure. Notably, the first-ever kidney transplant in Tripura was conducted on July 8, 2024, and the fifth transplant was successfully done on November 4, 2025. Meanwhile, the Tripura government has sought guidance and support from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, to expand access to advanced healthcare services in the state. A four-member team from AIIMS, New Delhi, led by its Director, M. Srinivas, visited Agartala Government Medical College, Govind Ballabh Pant Hospital, and other government-run healthcare facilities in June last year to assess the state’s medical infrastructure and services. The visit was undertaken at the request of Chief Minister Manik Saha. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.

02 April,2026 06:33 PM IST | Agartala | IANS
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Toxic treats: Chemical-laced ice and lassi candies seized in Hyderabad

Intensifying its drive to curb adulterated food, Hyderabad police have seized a large number of ice and lassi candies laced with harmful chemicals.  The sleuth of the Commissioners Taskforce, Golconda Zone Team, along with Mehdipatnam police, raided an ice cream parlour at Ahmed Nagar, in the First Lancer area, and apprehended its owner, Syed Musharafuddin, who was manufacturing and supplying ice candies and lassi in an unhygienic environment. The team seized material valued at Rs 5.44 lakh. According to police, the accused was intentionally using harmful chemical substances illegally for personal gain. The police seized 92 packets of ice candies, with each packet containing 180 ice candies and 20 packets of lassi candies, with 210 lassi candies in each packet. They also seized 300 glasses of lassi, 15 buckets of curd (each bucket of 10 kg), 50 kg sugar, a lassi machine, eight kg citric acid, 500 grams of sucrose and other materials. Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police, Commissioner’s Task Force, Ande Srinivas Rao, said that a case has been registered under sections 274, 275, and 125 of BNS against the accused at Mehdipatnam Police Station. This is the latest in a series of raids conducted by the city police to curb food adulteration. The Telangana government has taken a serious note of the rising instances of food adulteration. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said on March 30 that the government will introduce a special mechanism to curb food adulteration. He said the proposed system would be similar to the recently launched enforcement models, such as EAGLE and HYDRAA, to curb drugs and lake encroachments, respectively. Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C. Sajjanar has warned that those indulging in food adulteration would be dealt with firmly. "Food adulteration is not just a crime. It is a silent, deadly attack on every household. From the biscuits and ice creams we lovingly give our children to everyday essentials like ginger-garlic paste, tea powder, milk, and curd, adulterators are poisoning the very food we trust. The scale and brazenness of these acts are deeply alarming," he said. The Police Commissioner hailed the decision of the Chief Minister to establish a dedicated food safety system. Sajjanar said the Hyderabad Commissionerate has already set up the ‘H-FAST’ team, which is cracking down firmly on adulteration networks. "In the past one month, 61 cases have been registered, 15 tonnes of adulterated products seized, and 64 accused arrested. There will be zero tolerance for those who gamble with innocent lives for profit. The fight for a society free from adulteration and for safe, trustworthy food will only intensify," he added.

02 April,2026 12:15 PM IST | Hyderabad | IANS
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