New Delhi: The Delhi Police Crime Branch has cracked down on an alleged racket involved in manufacturing and distributing counterfeit products using the names of well-known brands. The Anti-Robbery and Snatching Cell (ARSC) conducted raids at two warehouses in Ghonda and an illegal packaging unit in Amanpuri, Nangloi, exposing an alleged operation involving fake ENO and Fevikwik products.
Two accused, identified as Naveen Singhal, 51, and Balraj Bansal, 45, have been arrested in connection with the case.
Simultaneous Raids at Two Warehouses and a Factory
Crime Branch DCP Sanjeev Kumar Yadav said police searched two warehouses in Ghonda and an illegal packaging unit in Nangloi. The operation was conducted by a team led by Inspector Robin Tyagi under the supervision of Assistant Commissioner of Police Vivekanand Pathak.
During the raids, the team recovered a large stock of suspected counterfeit products allegedly prepared and packaged under the names of established brands.
Lakhs of Sachets, Raw Materials and Machines Seized
According to police, the raids led to the recovery of 1,97,856 packaged sachets of suspected fake ENO. Officers also found approximately four lakh loose, filled sachets weighing more than 310 kilograms.
The seized materials included around 200 kilograms of citric acid, more than three lakh ENO stickers and approximately 100 kilograms of packaging rolls.
Police also recovered 1,12,560 suspected counterfeit Fevikwik sachets packaged under the Pidilite name, along with packaging materials intended for more than two lakh units. Packaging boxes bearing the name of MDH spices were also found at the premises.
An operational electric form-fill-and-seal machine and sealing equipment were seized during the operation.
Police Investigate Wider Supply Network
According to police, Naveen Singhal is accused of supplying counterfeit goods across the country, while Balraj Bansal allegedly handled their manufacturing and packaging. Police have also indicated possible involvement of the accused in similar cases in the past.
An FIR has been registered under Sections 318(4), 274, 275 and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with Section 63 of the Copyright Act.
Police are questioning the accused to trace the source of the raw materials, identify distributors and uncover the alleged interstate network involved in the operation. Further investigation is underway.
