STF arrests 4 for allegedly issuing ‘faux’ halal certificates | Lucknow Information

LUCKNOW: In a significant crackdown on alleged unlawful issuance of Halal certificates, the Particular Activity Drive (STF) of Uttar Pradesh police arrested 4 members of the “Halal Council of India” on Monday evening. The accused, together with the group’s chairman and different prime officers, are suspected of accumulating cash from varied firms by issuing fraudulent certificates.
These arrested have been Habib Yusuf Patel (Chairman), Muidshir Sapadia (Vice President), Mohammed Tahir Zakir Hussain Chauhan (Common Secretary) and Mohammad Anwar (Treasurer).The arrested people have been related to Halal Council of India, Mumbai, however authorities verify they lack accreditation from any authorities physique like NABCB.
Deputy SP, STF, Deepak Kumar Singh, who led the investigation stated that it was revealed that the Halal Council of India allegedly charged firms various charges for issuing Halal certificates for varied merchandise, together with meat, meals objects, and even restaurant certifications, with none correct verification or lab testing. This observe, in keeping with authorities, exploited non secular sentiments and financially burdened firms looking for these certificates.
“The arrested people confessed to their actions throughout interrogation. No lab testing was carried out for issuing certificates. Certificates have been issued for eating places regardless of no management over their meals preparation processes. Monetary information relating to earnings and expenditure have been unclear,” stated the officer.
“On Monday we referred to as the President, Vice President, Common Secretary and Treasurer of Halal Council of India, Mumbai at STF workplace Lucknow to document their assertion. From their assertion it was revealed that Halal associated certificates have been issued to many firms by them,” stated Singh.
Additionally, the workforce discovered that aside from meat and meat merchandise, Halal certificates is being issued illegally by Halal Council of India, Mumbai on different meals objects additionally. For this, Halal Council of India, Mumbai takes a unique charge per certificates and per product from completely different firms yearly. Out of which round Rs 10,000 is charged for certificates and Rs 1,000 per product. Additionally, the Halal Council of India, Mumbai has not been licensed by NABCB (Nationwide Accreditation Board for Certification Our bodies) or some other authorities physique to problem Halal certificates,” stated the officer.