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Agriculture
Tikamgarh raid nets 320 bags of counterfeit DAP fertilizer
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 06:17 PM
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Police in Tikamgarh district seized 320 bags of fake DAP fertilizer during a raid on a residential property, acting on a complaint about illegal packaging and sale.
Police officials in Tikamgarh district conducted a surprise raid on a house after receiving a tip that counterfeit DAP fertilizer was being packaged and sold from the premises. The operation resulted in the seizure of 320 bags of the fake product, which were confiscated and taken to the district headquarters for further examination.
According to the district administration, the complaint highlighted that the alleged perpetrators were repackaging sub‑standard fertilizer under the DAP brand name and distributing it in the local market. Investigators found packaging materials bearing the DAP label, but laboratory tests later confirmed the contents were not genuine DAP.
The seized bags have been handed over to the state agricultural department, and the individuals involved are likely to face charges under the Essential Commodities Act and provisions related to the sale of adulterated goods. Authorities have warned that similar illegal activities will be met with strict enforcement.
The incident underscores growing concerns across Madhya Pradesh about the proliferation of fake fertilizers, which can harm crop yields and farmer incomes. State officials have urged farmers to purchase inputs only from authorized dealers and to report any suspicious activity to the police.
According to the district administration, the complaint highlighted that the alleged perpetrators were repackaging sub‑standard fertilizer under the DAP brand name and distributing it in the local market. Investigators found packaging materials bearing the DAP label, but laboratory tests later confirmed the contents were not genuine DAP.
The seized bags have been handed over to the state agricultural department, and the individuals involved are likely to face charges under the Essential Commodities Act and provisions related to the sale of adulterated goods. Authorities have warned that similar illegal activities will be met with strict enforcement.
The incident underscores growing concerns across Madhya Pradesh about the proliferation of fake fertilizers, which can harm crop yields and farmer incomes. State officials have urged farmers to purchase inputs only from authorized dealers and to report any suspicious activity to the police.