Fake spice racket unearthed in Kashmir

He said the duo were running a fake spices mill under the name ‘Mehboob Spices’ at Shorgalli Mohalla in Nawabazar locality of interior city and were selling the spices on high rates.

“The modus operandi of the accused was to mix powdered rice and saw dust with synthetic colours and chemicals and sell the same as turmeric powder and chilli powder,” the spokesman said.

He said police has registered a case under relevant section of Ranbir Panel Code,3/7 Essential Commodities Act against the arrested persons.

Meanwhile,Valley Citizens Council,an NGO,demanded those dealing in trade of spurious spices be booked under Public Safety Act (PSA).