Alert: Delhi markets are flooded with counterfeit goods!!!
Alert: Delhi markets are flooded with counterfeit goods, extending to everyday items; shoppers beware
Raids conducted in the capital over the past few months reveal a growing network of counterfeit goods. The numerous gangs police have busted reveal that counterfeiters are no longer limited to luxury counterfeit products, but have expanded their network to include everyday items.
Nearly 1,500 kilograms of adulterated desi ghee was recovered during a raid in Alipur. It was packaged in packaging similar to popular brands. Investigations revealed that it was not ghee, but a mixture of refined oil, artificial flavors, and low-grade adulterants that can cause serious health problems. Police also seized raw materials and packing machines. Later, another such unit was discovered in the Bawana Industrial Area, where thousands of liters of fake ghee were found stored in unsanitary conditions.
Fake Antacid Factory Exposed
The most concerning action came when police busted a unit manufacturing counterfeit antacid sachets. Police seized nearly 100,000 sachets, raw powder, packaging rolls, and sealing machines. The packaging was so similar to the original that the average consumer would be unable to distinguish the difference. Investigations revealed that the sachets did not contain the correct medication, potentially posing a life-threatening risk to consumers in an emergency.
In another operation, police seized over 100,000 counterfeit tablets, capsules, and ointments, including steroids and painkillers. These were linked to a large interstate network. In a raid in Northeast Delhi, police seized over 18,000 counterfeit toothpaste
tubes and a large quantity of empty tubes and chemical pastes. A unit manufacturing counterfeit shampoos, detergents, soaps, and floor cleaners was also busted in Rohini. The products were affixed with fake labels and holograms of major brands.
