The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Police raid ‘Kallapi’ powder manufacturing units amid rising suicide cases across Kadapa district
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A.D. Rangarajan
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Kadapa police have raided and sealed several manufacturing units producing 'Kallapi' powder after a spike in suicides linked to its consumption. Officials warned that the product contains the carcinogenic chemical Auramine O and is being sold under the guise of turmeric and kumkum.
The Kadapa police conducted joint raids on several ‘kallapi’ powder manufacturing units on Tuesday and seized the products meant for sale.
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