Surat Fake Ghee Racket Busted: Adulterated Products Worth ₹3.45 Crore Seized, Four Booked
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Surat police have registered a case against four people after a food safety inspection uncovered an alleged fake ghee manufacturing operation in the Udhna area, with seized goods valued at ₹3.45 crore.
The operation was uncovered on October 13, 2026, at a tin shed near Umra Akhmana Road on Udhna–Madhav Camp Road, within the jurisdiction of Udhna Police Station. Officials found raw materials, finished products and machinery allegedly used to manufacture and package adulterated ghee.
Four Accused Booked in Surat
The accused have been identified as Satish Kalyanbhai Modi, Kishanbhai Manojbhai Modi, Karneshbhai Sundarlal Modi and Jamiti Shamalbhai Parmar.
According to the complaint, the accused allegedly manufactured ghee using vegetable oil, refined soybean oil and other ingredients before selling it in the market under the brand name Sahas Premium Cow Ghee.
The allegations are under investigation, and the accused will have the opportunity to contest the charges through the legal process.
Goods Worth ₹3.45 Crore Seized
During the inspection, a Food Safety Officer of the Surat Municipal Corporation found a stock of raw materials and packaged products at the premises.
The seized items reportedly included biscuit cookies, refined soybean oil, different types of oil and ghee tins, packaging materials and machinery used in the alleged manufacturing process.
The total estimated value of the seized stock and equipment was recorded at ₹3,45,78,380, or around ₹3.45 crore.
Case Registered Under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
A case has been registered at Udhna Police Station.
The provisions cited in the complaint concern cheating, the adulteration of food or drink intended for sale, the sale of harmful food or drink, and acts involving multiple persons where the relevant legal conditions are met.
Police are continuing their investigation to establish the extent of the alleged operation and determine whether other people were involved in manufacturing or distributing the products.
Food Safety Concerns Over Adulterated Ghee
Ghee is widely used in Indian households for cooking, religious rituals and festive preparations. Products sold as pure cow ghee may pose a public health concern when their ingredients do not match the claims made on the packaging.
The Surat case highlights the role of food safety inspections in identifying suspected adulteration and misleading product labelling. Consumers can reduce the risk of buying counterfeit products by checking packaging details, manufacturer information, batch numbers and applicable food safety licence details before making a purchase.
