Hyderabad, June 10 -- Hyderabad deputy mayor Mothe Srilatha Shoban Reddy conducted a surprise inspection at the Deccan Palm Restaurant in Tarnaka on Monday, June 9, following reports of biryani being sold with rotten chicken.

The raid uncovered old and unhygienic food items, prompting a swift response from the deputy mayor and a directive for a city-wide crackdown on food safety violations.

Deputy mayor Srilatha criticised the restaurant owner after the discovery of unsanitary practices. She immediately instructed food safety officers to conduct a thorough inspection of all unhygienic items at Deccan Palm and to initiate strict action against the establishment.

"We are committed to protecting the health and safety of the city's people ...