Hyderabad: A raid on Sunday at Begum Bazar revealed the sale of counterfeit products like mosquito repellents, disinfectants, and adhesives, posing serious health risks. The Commissioner’s Task Force, along with copyright agents, raided shops in Begum Bazar and Erragadda, seizing fake products worth Rs 2 lakh. The illegal goods included well-known brands like Good Night, Lizol, and Fevikwik.
Three traders—Ramesh Kumar Parmar (40), Hitesh Pawar (22), and Ramesh Kumar (34)—were arrested for their involvement. Originally from Rajasthan, they moved to Hyderabad to run small trading businesses. However, due to low profits, they turned to selling counterfeit goods, sourcing them from agents at lower prices. The fake products were packed to look like the originals and sold to unsuspecting customers for higher margins.
Authorities seized 444 boxes of Good Night liquids, 94 boxes of coils, 702 Lizol bottles, and 13,440 Fevikwik sachets. The arrested traders and the seized items were handed over to Begum Bazar police for further investigation.
Key Points :
- Raid Details: The Commissioner’s Task Force, Central Zone, along with copyright authentication field agents, conducted simultaneous raids at shops in Begum Bazaar and Erragadda based on credible information.
- Accused Traders:
- Ramesh Kumar Parmar, owner of RM General Store, Begum Bazar
- Hitesh Pawar, owner of Sri Saroj Agency, Feelkhana
- Ramesh Kumar, owner of Sri Traders, Erragadda
- Illegal Activity: The traders were caught procuring and selling counterfeit products like Good Night liquid, Lizol surface cleaner, and Fevikwik, violating the Copyright Act and misleading customers.
- Seizures: Officials seized counterfeit goods worth Rs. 2 lakh, including:
- 444 boxes of Good Night Gold Flash Combi Pack liquids
- 94 boxes of Good Night coils
- 702 bottles of Lizol Disinfectant Surface Cleaner
- 13,440 sachets of Fevikwik
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