Last Updated on 18/08/2024 by wccexam Desk
A case of selling fake garlic has come to light in Akola. The price of garlic has increased a lot here. In such a situation, some vegetable vendors are mixing fake garlic made of cement with garlic and selling it to people. People say that such cases are coming to light from many areas in Akola. The hawkers are selling fake garlic to people and going away.
Something similar happened with Subhash Patil, a retired police officer living in Bajoria Nagar of Akola city. His wife bought garlic from a hawker in front of the house. When she started peeling garlic after coming home, its clove was not separating. The clove was not separating even after cutting it with a knife.
When we examined the garlic, it was found to be made of cement. Garlic was made from cement and then painted on it, which looked like real garlic. After this, when the garlic was cut with a knife, the paint got removed from inside and a piece of cement came out.
Cement was used to make fake garlic. White colour was also applied on this fake garlic. This made it look like real garlic. It was mixed with garlic and sold. This is the allegation made by a retired police employee against a hawker.
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