In a major operation, a joint team of police and Tata Company seized 225 kg of counterfeit Tata salt from a shop in Sahabganj Mandi, located in the Rajghat police station area of ​​Gorakhpur. The raid was conducted based on a complaint from the company's investigating officer. According to officials, the salt packaging was so authentic that ordinary consumers could not distinguish between the real and the fake. Police have registered a case based on the complaint of the company official.

Fake salt poses a major health risk

Health experts say that adulterated salt can be extremely dangerous to human health. Consuming such salt frequently can harm the digestive system and cause problems like stomach pain and gas. Long-term use can also increase the risk of heart disease, cancer, kidney problems, and osteoporosis. This seizure has raised serious questions about consumer safety.

Second major seizure in two months

This incident has created a stir in the entire Mandi area. Significantly, this is the second time in the past two months that a large consignment of counterfeit salt has been seized from this area, raising suspicions that a large-scale trade in adulterated salt is taking place in the city, blatantly endangering people's health.

Company official told the whole truth

Damru Anand, a resident of Palamkot in Noida and an investigation officer of Tata Company, said in his complaint that he had received information that fake salt was being sold in the name of Tata brand in Sahabganj Mandi. Upon confirmation of the information, the company team and Rajghat police conducted a joint raid on November 12.

During the search, 225 kg of fake salt packed in nine sacks was found in the shop of businessman Lavkush Prasad. The packing, label and seal were so similar that it was almost impossible to differentiate between the real and fake. The police have registered a case against the accused under several sections including the Copyright Act.

SP City gave information about the investigation

Superintendent of Police (City) Abhinav Tyagi stated that a case has been registered against the trader under relevant sections and the investigation is underway. Samples of the recovered salt have been sent to the lab. Officials say this network may be linked to a larger gang, and the investigation is ongoing.