Noida Police Bust Fake Paneer Racket; 1,400 Kg Seized, Factory in Aligarh Raided
In a major breakthrough, Noida Police have uncovered a large-scale fake paneer (cottage cheese) racket operating from Aligarh and supplying counterfeit dairy products across Delhi-NCR. Acting on a tip-off, authorities seized 1,400 kilograms of fake paneer being transported to Noida in a pick-up truck and arrested the driver. Fake Paneer at тВ╣180тАУтВ╣220 per Kg According to reports, the racket had been active for nearly six months, supplying fake paneer at тВ╣180тАУтВ╣220 per kg, far cheaper than genuine paneer. The adulterated product was distributed widely to vendors, roadside eateries, and small food outlets across the National Capital Region. Noida Interception Leads to Aligarh Factory The operation began when Noida Sector-63 Police stopped a suspicious vehicle and discovered the massive consignment of fake paneer. The driver, 32-year-old Gulfam, was taken into custody and during interrogation revealed that the source of the paneer was a factory in Sahajpura village, Aligarh. Raid Reveals Fake Dairy Manufacturing Setup Following the lead, police conducted a raid on the Aligarh-based plant and arrested three individuals: At the site, police found significant quantities of raw materials and equipment used in making the fake paneer, including: How the Fake Paneer Was Made During questioning, the accused described the manufacturing process: Investigation Ongoing Apart from the 1,400 kg of fake paneer, all raw materials and machinery used in production were seized. Police are now tracking the buyers and distribution network, including vendors and establishments that have been selling or using this hazardous counterfeit product. The bust raises serious concerns about food safety and public health, especially in light of the widespread distribution of these adulterated dairy products. Authorities have urged citizens to be cautious and report suspicious paneer quality to food safety officers.
