Delhi Police busted 3 fake ghee factories in Karawal Nagar, Shiv Vihar, and Old Mustafabad. Six people were arrested. Police seized 1,625 kg of fake desi ghee stored in 105 tin containers. The accused mixed vegetable oil, cheap refined oil, chemicals, colors, and flavors to make fake ghee. They planned to sell it for ₹3,500-4,000 per tin during Dussehra and Diwali. The cost was only ₹1,300-1,400 per tin. Police found dangerous chemicals and packaging machines. One accused, Yusuf Malik, was caught earlier for similar crimes. The fake ghee was to be supplied to shops in Patel Nagar, Roop Nagar, Civil Lines, Sarojini Nagar, and Pitampura. (Updated 3 Oct 2025, 02:49 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Delhi Police busted 3 fake ghee factories in Karawal Nagar, Shiv Vihar, and Old Mustafabad
- Six people were arrested
- Police seized 1,625 kg of fake desi ghee stored in 105 tin containers