Overview
- Officials identified the suspect as Jagannath Bishnoi, 33, of Fathenagar, who was taken into custody during the raid.
- West Zone Task Force personnel working with Sanath Nagar Police seized 120 kg of colour-mixed tea powder and 138 kg of cocopeat mix, along with dyes and equipment.
- Investigators reported a method using cocopeat treated with hot jaggery water and synthetic colours such as Sunset Yellow and Tartrazine.
- The accused described a per‑kilogram blend of 450 g tea dust, 500 g tea granules, and 50 g colour‑treated cocopeat for the adulterated product.
- Authorities urged consumers to buy from reputed sellers, warned food operators of criminal cases for adulteration, and said the investigation is continuing.