Delhi’s law enforcement struck a decisive blow against fake fashion empires with the demolition of an underground garment unit churning out bogus branded clothes. The pre-dawn raid in a nondescript warehouse exposed a sophisticated setup mimicking luxury labels.
Over 5,000 pieces of imitation apparel—falsely bearing logos of Nike, Zara, and Tommy Hilfiger—were confiscated, valued at more than ₹2 crore in the black market. Police seized industrial-grade machinery capable of producing 500 units daily, along with dyes, fabrics, and label printers.
The operation, hidden in plain sight amid legitimate factories, was busted after months of surveillance. Four workers, including operator Vikram Singh, were nabbed while packaging orders. Sources indicate the counterfeit clothes flooded Delhi’s Sarojini Nagar and Janpath markets, deceiving shoppers with deceptive quality.
This raid underscores the growing menace of IPR violations in India’s garment sector, where fakes erode brand trust and revenue. Senior officers hailed it as a ‘landmark intervention,’ vowing intensified patrols in high-risk zones.
Interrogation of the detained could unravel supplier chains extending to Uttar Pradesh and Haryana. Consumers are urged to verify authenticity via holograms and official outlets. With Diwali approaching, police have ramped up vigilance to ensure markets remain free of illicit goods.
