KOCHI: In a joint drive conducted on Sunday, the shadow police, Ernakulam Town North policeand the food safety department seized over 300 kilograms of rotten chicken meat from a stall in Kaloor market. Three employees of the shop have been arrested in connection with the incident.
The accused have been identified as Ravi M (45) of Thammanam, Shekhar T (24) of Sivakasi and Ibrahim Moosa (25) of Thenkasi in Tamil Nadu. Police have also launched a search to arrest Khalid of Karukapilly, who is the owner of Bismillah Chicken and Fish Centre.
According to the shadow police, the raid was conducted following a tip-off received by city police commissioner K G James. They said the chicken remains were allegedly collected from prominent restaurants and hotels in the city and sold at Rs30 to Rs 60 per kg. Police have started investigation to find out whether the rotten chicken meat was sold by mixing it with fresh chicken meat. Investigation will also check whether rotten meat is being supplied to restaurants and roadside eateries.
Ernakulam Town North police have registered a case after the food safety department certified that the chicken was rotten. The accused will be produced in court on Monday.
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