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Police Seize 2 Quintals of Fake Ghee from Bilaspur Road Rented House
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 08:36 AM
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Food safety authorities and police uncovered a fake ghee manufacturing setup in a rented house on Bilaspur Road, Ludhiana. They seized 2 quintals 86 kg of counterfeit ghee that had been sold under major brand names.
On Sunday night, authorities raided a rented house on Bilaspur Road in Ludhiana and discovered a makeshift facility for producing counterfeit ghee. The operation uncovered a stockpile of 2 quintals 86 kg of fake ghee that had been marketed under well‑known brand names, misleading consumers. The Food Safety Department and Punjab Police worked together to carry out the raid, citing violations of the Food Safety and Standards Act. Investigators are now probing the supply chain and intend to take further legal action against those responsible, underscoring the need for stricter enforcement of food safety regulations.