Hyderabad Police launch H-FAST unit to curb food adulteration in city

A special unit called Hyderabad Food Supplement Surveillance Team (H-FAST) was set up on Thursday (March 19) to strengthen enforcement against food adulteration and unsafe food practices in the city. The initiative was launched under the leadership of Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar in coordination with Food Safety Officers at the old Begum Bazar police station premises.

The unit was inaugurated by DCP (Task Force) Gaikwad Vaibhav Raghunath. The team comprised 28 personnel, including Inspectors N. Ranjith Kumar Goud and Anjaiah and Sub-Inspectors Ramya, Abhilash, Akhil and Krishna, along with support staff, officials said.

According to police, the team will function as an intelligence-driven unit focusing on the surveillance, detection and prosecution of unsafe food-related crimes. It will conduct raids in coordination with Food Safety Officers to ensure effective enforcement.

A toll-free number 8712661212 has been created for the public to report cases of food adulteration and unsafe food practices. Complaints can also be shared through H-FAST’s official social media platforms.

Officials said a zero-tolerance approach will be adopted against food adulteration and strict legal action will be taken against violators. The public is asked to be vigilant and report suspicious activity.