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Authorities dismantle illegal gutkha manufacturing unit in Hyderabad
Enforcement officials have shut down an unlicensed gutkha production facility in Asif Nagar, seizing raw materials and finished products valued at approximately ₹50 lakh. The operation marks another crackdown on the illicit manufacture of the banned chewing product.
LSN India ·
Law enforcement agencies have dismantled an illegal gutkha manufacturing unit operating in Hyderabad's Asif Nagar locality, confiscating a substantial quantity of contraband materials in the process. The raid resulted in the seizure of gutkha stocks and raw materials collectively valued at ₹50 lakh, officials confirmed.
Gutkha, a preparation containing areca nut, tobacco, and slaked lime, has been banned across several Indian states owing to documented health hazards and its addictive properties. The manufacture, storage, and sale of gutkha remains a persistent challenge for regulatory authorities despite prohibitions.
The operation underscores ongoing enforcement efforts by local authorities to curtail the illicit production and distribution networks supplying the banned product to markets across the region. Officials have intensified surveillance and surprise inspections targeting suspected manufacturing units and distribution centers.
Investigations into the facility's operations and supply chains are reportedly underway. Authorities have indicated that further action may follow as they work to dismantle the broader network connected to the seized unit.