Hyderabad: The city police arrested three persons in connection with an illegal trading operation worth Rs 2 crore here on Saturday, February 24.
Prime accused – Mahendra Singh, a native of Rajasthan – was arrested for illicit production and distribution of fake household products, including hair oil, washing powders, detergent soaps, cleaning liquids, and adulterated tea and masala powders.
He was arrested along with his associates Mithlesh Kumar and Triyam Kumar while two others Shyam Bhati and Kamal Bhati are absconding, police said.
Police conducted raids at three places – Nagaram, Keesara Mandal (Rachkonda), and Katedhan industrial area in the limits of Mailardevpally area (Cyberabad).
The group’s modus operandi was to source raw materials and packaging from various cities, including Gujarat, Bangalore, and Delhi.
They would employ immigrants from Bihar to manufacture and package the fake goods, affix reputed brand stickers, and sell them at low prices to various supermarkets, and kirana stores via distributors on commission throughout Hyderabad, a press release said.
