Archive · 26 Oct 2025
Fake Pesticide Racket Uncovered in Gadwal, Farmers Concerned
Imagine someone was selling fake medicine for plants, like fake vitamins.
In Gadwal, a person named B Veeresh was doing just that with pesticides, pretending they were from a company.
He would take old, expired pesticides, repackage them, and sell them to farmers.
The fake pesticides caused problems for the farmers' crops.
People found out about it and told the authorities.
The officials found a lot of fake chemicals and packing materials.
The farmers are worried and want the authorities to take action to stop the fake products from hurting their crops.
A major fake pesticide racket was discovered in Gadwal.
B Veeresh was allegedly manufacturing and selling fake pesticides.
Officials seized fake pesticides worth over Rs 4.66 lakhs.
The fake pesticides were sold locally and in Andhra Pradesh.
Farmers allege the fake pesticides have damaged their crops.
- Who
- B Veeresh manufactured and sold fake pesticides.
- What
- A major spurious pesticide racket was uncovered, involving the manufacturing and sale of counterfeit agricultural chemicals.
- When
- The illegal operation had been running for several years.
- Where
- Pulikal village of Aiza mandal, Gadwal.
- Why
- Veeresh was allegedly manufacturing and selling fake agricultural chemicals without permission.
- Suspect
- B Veeresh
- Location
- Pulikal village, Aiza mandal, Gadwal
- Business Name
- Super Simbola Micronutrient Company (Fake)
- Seized Pesticides Value
- Rs 4,66,820
- Sold in
- Local areas & Andhra Pradesh