Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Police Seize 100 Tonnes From Hyderabad Chicken Waste Mafia
Police and veterinary officials found a large chicken-waste operation in Hyderabad.
They seized about 100 tonnes of waste on August 24.
Officials said the group sold the waste to fish pond owners.
The waste was reportedly taken to Andhra Pradesh at night.
Inspections happened at several places where the waste was loaded into lorries.
The locations included Attapur, Miyapur, Ameenpur, Kukatpally, Jeedimetla, and Chintal.
Officials said the group continued despite earlier cases.
They also warned that fish raised using chicken waste may increase cancer risks.
Cyberabad Police and veterinary officials seized around 100 tonnes of chicken waste on August 24.
Officials said the waste was sold to fish pond owners for profit.
The waste was reportedly transported to fish ponds in Andhra Pradesh during nighttime.
Raids and inspections took place in six Hyderabad-area locations, including Attapur and Miyapur.
Officials warned that eating fish raised using chicken waste could increase cancer risks.
- Who
- Cyberabad Police, veterinary officials, and H-FAST officials were involved in seizures and inspections; the alleged chicken waste mafia was targeted.
- What
- Authorities seized around 100 tonnes of chicken waste linked to an operation selling it to fish pond owners.
- When
- The main raid took place on August 24; officials also reported a similar seizure last month.
- Where
- Inspections occurred at Attapur, Miyapur, Ameenpur, Kukatpally, Jeedimetla, and Chintal in Hyderabad, with waste reportedly transported to Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- Officials said the waste was sold to fish pond owners for profit and warned of possible health risks from eating fish raised with it.
- Seized waste
- Around 100 tonnes of chicken waste
- Main raid date
- August 24
- Authorities involved
- Cyberabad Police and veterinary officials
- Reported destination
- Fish ponds in Andhra Pradesh
- Transport timing
- Night hours
- Inspection locations
- Attapur, Miyapur, Ameenpur, Kukatpally, Jeedimetla, and Chintal
- Health warning
- Officials said fish raised using chicken waste could increase cancer risks