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TG SAFE seizes stale mutton, chicken from viral Bhulakshmi Mess

According to initial reports, a total of 30 kilograms of mutton and 20 kilograms of chicken were discarded.

Hyderabad: The Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs (TG SAFE) found stale meat at Bhulakshmi Mess, a popular eating spot in the Kukatpally Housing Board (KPHB) area during a special drive on Wednesday, September 9.

Videos from the raid show the restaurant workers throwing the stale chicken and mutton into the bin. According to initial reports, a total of 30 kilograms of mutton and 20 kilograms of chicken were discarded from the restaurant’s kitchens.

TG SAFE was carrying out a special inspection of restaurants, hotels and dhabas in Kukatpally. According to videos posted on Instagram, Bhulakshmi Mess is a sought-after restaurant in KPHB beside Lulu Mall.

More information on the raid is awaited.

This post was last modified on September 9, 2026 6:01 pm

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Khadija Irfan Rahim

Khadija Irfan Rahim is a journalist with The Siasat Daily, specialising in the coverage of hate crime.

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