Hyderabad Police: After receiving complaints from people, Hyderabad Police took action by registering a case under sections related to food safety, sections 79, 274, 275, 115(2), 131, and 352 of the BNS Act.

Hyderabad police filed a complaint against Haldiram's outlet

A major complaint has been filed against Haldiram's Sweet House, located in the Athapur area of ​​Hyderabad, the capital of Telangana. Customers alleged that they were selling moldy and outdated sweets. Based on this complaint, the Atthapur police have filed a criminal case against the management. Samples of all sweet products have been sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) for further investigation.

People lodged a police complaint.

The incident began on Monday (February 16, 2026) evening when several customers visited the shop to complain. They reported that the sweets were moldy and appeared stale. Some said the items were being sold at a discount, but the quality was very poor. Customers' anger escalated to the point where they went to the police station and filed a written complaint. The police immediately took action and registered a case under sections 79, 274, 275, 115(2), 131, and 352 of the BNS Act. These sections apply to serious food safety issues, such as selling harmful goods and fraud.

The FSL team seized all the sweets from the shop.

The investigation into the matter is ongoing. Police and food safety officials seized all the sweets from the shop and sent them to the FSL for testing. Further action will be determined only after the report is received. If the report confirms mold or spoilage, the shop could be sealed, and the management could face severe punishment.

The issue of being a famous brand for sweets is under discussion.

Such complaints have surfaced before against a major company like Haldiram's. There have been numerous reports of mold or insects in packaged sweets across the country. Food safety issues, such as the sale of adulterated food or expired products, are also common in Hyderabad. Similar allegations have been leveled against other stores recently for selling outdated goods, but this time, the issue is gaining more attention due to the involvement of a well-known brand. Customers are now becoming more vigilant, saying that quality checks are essential even during festivals.