UP police busts fake spice factory using donkey dung, bhusa, acid in Hathras
The recovered adulterated spices included coriander powder, red chilli powder, turmeric and spice mix (garam masala).
Representative image (Source: Reuters)
Updated: Dec 16, 2020, 01:15 PM IST
The Hathras police have unearthed a manufacturing unit making spurious and counterfeit spices of local brands using donkey dung and acid.
The factory is located in Navipur area and the police raided it on a tip-off.
The unit owner, Anoop Varshney, who is also the office-bearer of the Hindu Yuva Vahini, has been arrested.
Joint magistrate Prem Prakash Meena said, "We have seized over 300 kg of fake spices being packed in names of some local brands."