Adulterated Oil Racket Busted: Animal Fat Oil Seized in Kakinada District

• Police in Kakinada district have uncovered an extensive adulterated cooking oil racket, with recent busts in Pithapuram, Tuni, and Prathipadu Dharmavaram.
• The illegal oil is produced by mixing animal fat and crude oil, often from slaughtered cows, and sold under common brand names.
• In a recent raid near Prathipadu, police seized 900 liters of adulterated oil and crude oil from a corrugated shed.
• Bandaru Prasad of FK Palem village was identified as the manufacturer, operating with two accomplices to supply oil to various regions.
• Public concern is high regarding health risks and the recurring nature of these rackets, urging stricter police action beyond just raids.

Why It Matters: Adulterated cooking oil made from animal fat is rampant in Kakinada district, posing serious health risks.