Archive · 29 Nov 2025
Two Arrested for Selling Fake Cigarettes in Delhi
Two men in Delhi were caught selling fake cigarettes.
The police found more than 2.7 lakh fake cigarette sticks in their shop.
These fake cigarettes were made to look like real ones from famous brands.
The men were arrested, and the police are now trying to find out who made and supplied these fake cigarettes.
Selling fake cigarettes is bad because it hurts the companies that make real cigarettes and also the government.
Two men were arrested in Delhi for selling counterfeit cigarettes.
Police seized 2.7 lakh fake cigarette sticks of multiple brands.
The arrested men were identified as Ramjeet alias Vijay (33) and Ankit (34).
The counterfeit trade was causing significant revenue loss to manufacturers and the government.
A case has been registered, and further investigation is underway to trace the supply chain.
- Who
- Two men, Ramjeet alias Vijay (33) and Ankit (34), were arrested for selling counterfeit cigarettes.
- What
- Police seized 2.7 lakh counterfeit cigarette sticks of multiple brands.
- When
- The arrests and raids took place on November 29.
- Where
- The incident occurred in the Lahori Gate area of north Delhi.
- Why
- The counterfeit trade was causing significant revenue loss to cigarette manufacturers and the government.
- Arrested Individuals
- Ramjeet alias Vijay (33) and Ankit (34)
- Location of Arrest
- Lahori Gate, north Delhi
- Counterfeit Cigarettes Recovered
- 2.7 lakh sticks
- Brands Involved
- Multiple national and international brands
- Action Taken
- Raids conducted, case registered, investigation ongoing