In a major crackdown on counterfeit products, the Special Operations Group (SOG) and local police jointly raided an industrial premises and busted a massive racket involved in manufacturing and selling fake cement under the guise of renowned brands.
Details of the Seizure
During the sudden raid, authorities recovered over a thousand cement bags bearing the brand names of ACC and Ambuja, alongside a large quantity of empty sacks meant for packaging. Two trucks were also parked on the premises, apparently being loaded for dispatch. The operators and workers managed to flee the spot before the police arrived.
Company Vigilance Led to the Raid
According to Mumtaz ul Haq, Senior Sales Manager for ACC and Ambuja Cements (Adani Group), complaints regarding spurious cement being sold in the region had been pouring in. The company initiated an internal vigilance probe, and upon confirming the malpractices, approached local law enforcement for immediate action.
Ongoing Police Investigation
ACP West Yogesh Kumar stated that an FIR has been registered against four named individuals based on the complaint filed by the company representative. Investigators are now probing the supply chain, the source of the raw materials, and the distribution network to identify all culprits involved in the syndicate.
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