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An India Today TV report revealed disturbing details about ghee sold in local markets in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras. The sting operation on adulteration in ghee led to the officials taking note of the issue, with raids being conducted on Friday.
Raids were conducted on godowns of ghee in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras on Friday after an India Today sting exposed adulteration in ghee being manufactured in the area. The Hathras administration also ordered the formation of a four-member committee to look into the matter.
Speaking about the raids, Superintendent of Police Nipun Agarwal said the police are conducting raids and efforts are underway to arrest the accused. "We will take the sample (of ghee) for testing. We will hold a meeting with the District Magistrate to undertake further action," Agarwal said.
India Today's Special Investigation Team (SIT) travelled to Hathras, a major hub for ghee manufacturing, and uncovered some disturbing truths about the ghee being sold in the market.
Our team posed as retail shopkeepers from Delhi looking to buy ghee in bulk ahead of the festival season. What followed was a disclosure into how ghee is adulterated, packaged in branded containers, and sold to unsuspecting customers across the country.
Our team found that fake ghee was being sold in duplicate cartons of well-known brands. The local suppliers of this fake ghee revealed that what they were selling was a combination of hydrogenated vegetable oil, refined oil, and some added fragrance to mimic the aroma of pure desi ghee.
The health risks posed by the regular consumption of hydrogenated oils and refined oils are well-documented, ranging from digestive issues to long-term cardiovascular problems.
The India Today SIT found fake or adulterated ghee was available for anywhere between Rs 240 and Rs 260 per kg in Hathras, whereas genuine desi ghee typically costs upwards of Rs 500 to Rs 700 per kg. This wide profit margin is what drives suppliers to continue this deceitful practice.
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