Jaipur, 22 Dec 2025: In a major food safety crackdown, Jaipur police along with food safety officials and dairy quality control teams have uncovered a large-scale fake ghee manufacturing unit in the Sarna Dungar area, seizing approximately 7,500 litres of counterfeit ghee and arresting four accused individuals.
The illicit unit was reportedly producing adulterated ghee by mixing vegetable oil and refined soybean oil with synthetic essences to mimic the look and aroma of pure ghee. The spurious product was then packaged in 15 kg tins, 1 kg and 500 gm containers under the names of well-known brands such as Saras, Amul, Lotus, Krishna, and Mahan deceiving consumers and posing serious public health risks.
Huge Haul of Counterfeit Stock and Equipment Seized
During the raid conducted in the Balaji Vihar-A area of Mansharampur, authorities recovered:
- Around 7,500 litres of fake ghee ready for market distribution.
- About 6,000 fake branded wrappers and packaging material.
- Sealing machines, electronic cutters, plastic rolls, raw material drums, and forged Agmark labels.
The accused were reportedly preparing nearly 2,000 litres of spurious ghee daily and distributing it through local market channels. To destroy evidence, waste material and used wrappers were allegedly burned inside a furnace at the factory site.
Accused Identified, Fifth Suspect at Large
The four arrested individuals have been identified as:
- Rajendra Kumar Gupta (55) – Resident of Mathura
- Anil Joshi (29) – Originally from Gwalior
- Bhupendra alias Rupendra Sharma (30) – Originally from Gwalior
- Jagdish Sharma (44) – Resident of Churu
All four were living in Jaipur at the time of arrest. Police have confirmed that a fifth accused, Virendra Sharma, is absconding, and efforts are on to trace him.
Legal Action and Ongoing Investigation
A case has been registered under relevant sections of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Copyright Act, and Trade Marks Act following a complaint by a Saras Dairy quality control officer. Further investigations are underway to map the full supply chain, identify other collaborators, and determine the extent of distribution across markets.
Authorities have urged consumers to remain cautious when purchasing branded ghee and report any suspicious products to food safety officials. The operation is part of a broader effort to ensure food quality and protect public health amid growing instances of adulteration in essential dairy products.