Murshidabad: Police have uncovered an alleged adulterated turmeric powder manufacturing racket in the Malancha area of Samserganj, Murshidabad district. The arrested accused, Selim Sheikh, was produced before the Jangipur court on Tuesday as investigators sought further custody for questioning.
According to police, the operation followed a tip-off received on Monday evening. Acting on the information, officers from Samserganj Police Station conducted a raid in the Malancha area and arrested Sheikh in connection with the suspected adulteration racket.
During the operation, police reportedly seized approximately 30 quintals of materials allegedly associated with the production of adulterated turmeric powder. The seized items included 54 sacks of rice bran powder, four sacks of turmeric and one sack of yellow colouring powder, with each sack weighing around 50 kilograms.
Following the raid, police officials briefed the media about the operation at Samserganj Police Station. Farakka Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Dipendra Tamang, Samserganj Police Station Inspector-in-Charge Kunal Kanti Das and other police personnel were present during the briefing.
Investigators are now examining the purpose of the seized materials and tracing the suspected supply network. Police are also looking into whether other individuals were involved in the alleged operation.
The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to emerge as officers continue questioning the accused and examining the seized materials.
