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Fake Turmeric Racket Busted in Shamsherganj, One Arrested
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News18•13-10-2026, 18:05
Fake Turmeric Racket Busted in Shamsherganj, One Arrested
- •Police busted an adulterated turmeric manufacturing racket in Shamsherganj based on a tip-off.
- •Authorities seized around 30 quintals of turmeric powder and raw materials used for making fake turmeric.
- •A person named Salim Sk was arrested from the Malancha area during the raid.
- •Seized items included 54 bags of rice husk, turmeric bags, and bags containing yellow coloring agents.
- •Police are investigating whether a larger syndicate is involved and where the adulterated products were supplied.
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The police of Shamsherganj police station conducted a raid in the Malancha area after receiving a tip-off regarding the secret manufacturing of fake turmeric powder.
A person named Salim Sk was arrested from the Malancha area of Shamsherganj during the operation.
Authorities seized about 30 quintals of turmeric powder, including 54 bags of rice husk, four bags of turmeric, and one bag of yellow color, each weighing 50 kg.
