Telangana suspends licences of Swiggy Instamart, Flipkart, Zepto dark stores over food safety violations

Telangana's food safety authorities inspected 16 dark stores across the city and found serious hygiene violations. Four establishments had their licenses suspended for acute health hazards identified during the inspections. Violations included expired food products, pest infestations, and improper storage practices. The authorities emphasized the importance of maintaining food safety standards amidst the rise of quick-commerce.