Delhi Police dismantle an alleged expiry-date manipulation racket in Okhla, arresting seven people, including a reported owner. Police say the accused procure near-expiry and expired packaged food and beverage items from popular brands at low prices. They then allegedly use chemical thinners to erase or remove original manufacturing and expiry dates from packaging. After that, the items are allegedly repackaged and relabelled with forged or freshly printed manufacturing and expiry information. Officials also state that the group uses specialised machinery to carry out the tampering process. Police seize expired and tampered products, reportedly worth over ₹20 lakh, including food and beverage items and popular branded products. Authorities add that the seized materials and equipment are part of the operation used to prepare items for sale, with some reporting indicating distribution through retail and online channels. The police case is under investigation to identify the full network and supply chain involved in the alleged scheme.