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Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Wheels come off fake auto parts racket
New Delhi: Making a dent in a major counterfeit automobile parts racket operating from Karol Bagh, Delhi Police's crime branch seized duplicate auto parts and equipment worth over Rs 50 lakh and arrested 11 individuals. The racket involved the manufacture and sale of cheap, inferior products disguised as original equipment manufacturer parts to unsuspecting customers, police said. Based on a tip-off, a police team conducted simultaneous raids on four premises in Karol Bagh and recovered a large quantity of counterfeit auto parts, including brake pads, filters, spark plugs and clutch plates. Forged packaging, stickers, holograms and printing machines were also seized. Around 200 bottles of counterfeit branded engine oils were also found in their possession. The gang's modus operandi involved procuring low-quality counterfeit auto parts from local and regional manufacturers at a fraction of the cost of genuine parts. "They would then rebrand the fake products to resemble those of reputed automobile companies using forged labels, holograms, logos and packaging materials. The counterfeit products were sold to local auto part dealers, wholesalers and repair shops in and around Delhi at slightly discounted prices, maximising profit margins," said Aditya Gautam, DCP (crime). The accused operated this racket for several years, with some of them having previous cases registered against them for intellectual property rights violation and forgery. Dheeraj Singh , the kingpin of the operation, was found to be a commerce graduate with experience in supply chain and inventory control. He engaged in this trade for the last four years and built a network of suppliers and distributors. Besides Dheeraj, the other arrested men were Amit Singh, Dipankar Nagpal, Harsh Kumar, Rinku, Ravinder, Raghvender Singh, Sachin Singh, Vinod Ahuja, Ashish Malhotra and Alok Pruthi.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Wheels come off fake auto parts racket
New Delhi: Making a dent in a major counterfeit automobile parts racket operating from Karol Bagh, Delhi Police 's crime branch seized duplicate auto parts and equipment worth over Rs 50 lakh and arrested 11 individuals. The racket involved the manufacture and sale of cheap, inferior products disguised as original equipment manufacturer parts to unsuspecting customers, police said. Based on a tip-off, a police team conducted simultaneous raids on four premises in Karol Bagh and recovered a large quantity of counterfeit auto parts, including brake pads, filters, spark plugs and clutch plates. Forged packaging, stickers, holograms and printing machines were also seized. Around 200 bottles of counterfeit branded engine oils were also found in their possession. The gang's modus operandi involved procuring low-quality counterfeit auto parts from local and regional manufacturers at a fraction of the cost of genuine parts. "They would then rebrand the fake products to resemble those of reputed automobile companies using forged labels, holograms, logos and packaging materials. The counterfeit products were sold to local auto part dealers, wholesalers and repair shops in and around Delhi at slightly discounted prices, maximising profit margins," said Aditya Gautam, DCP (crime). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Offer Valid for the First 100 Bookings Only Birla Estates Learn More Undo You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi The accused individuals operated this racket for several years, with some of them having previous cases registered against them for intellectual property rights violation and forgery. Dheeraj Singh , the kingpin of the operation, was found to be a commerce graduate with experience in supply chain and inventory control. He engaged in this trade for the last four years and built a network of suppliers and distributors. Besides Dheeraj, the other arrested men were Amit Singh, Dipankar Nagpal, Harsh Kumar, Rinku, Ravinder, Raghvender Singh, Sachin Singh, Vinod Ahuja, Ashish Malhotra and Alok Pruthi.
News18
2 days ago
- News18
Delhi Police busts counterfeit automobile parts racket; 11 held
New Delhi, Jul 29 (PTI) A large-scale racket operating out of Delhi's Karol Bagh area involved in the manufacturing and distribution of fake automobile spare parts under the branding of reputed international automobile companies has been busted, an official on Tuesday said. He said that raids were conducted on four separate premises in the Karol Bagh area on July 26, leading to the seizure of counterfeit spare parts worth approximately Rs 50 lakh and unaccounted cash amounting to Rs 19 lakh. A total of 11 people, including the alleged kingpin Dheeraj Singh (38), were apprehended, the official said. The gang reportedly sourced low-grade parts at cheap rates from unverified manufacturers, repackaged them with fake branding and distributed them across Delhi-NCR, falsely claiming the parts to be Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) surplus or export rejects. Most of the transactions were conducted in cash and through untraceable UPI accounts, using fake invoices to avoid detection, police said. In some cases, the group also used online marketplaces and classified ads to sell the fake parts under the guise of genuine spares, they said. 'The seized materials include over one lakh duplicate spare parts such as brake pads, filters, clutch plates, and spark plugs, along with 200 bottles of counterfeit branded engine oils, forged packaging, stickers, holograms, printing equipment and Rs 19 lakh in cash," said Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Crime, Aditya Gautam. The operation targeted four properties in Nai Walan, Guru Nanak Market, Subhash Mohalla and Pusha Lane in Karol Bagh, police said. The raiding teams apprehended individuals involved in various roles — from storage and packaging to branding and supply of counterfeit parts, they said. Among those arrested is Dheeraj, believed to be the kingpin, who has been involved in the illegal trade for the past four years, police said. 'The other key players include Amit Singh, who handled logistics and accounting; Dipankar Nagpal alias Vicky, who ran a packaging business supplying counterfeit labels and holograms; and Harsh Kumar and Rinku, who managed sales and distribution of fake parts," the DCP said. The counterfeit parts were designed to closely mimic packaging and appearance of genuine branded components, making it difficult for customers or mechanics to distinguish them, police said. Some of the parts — such as brake shoes and pads — are critical to vehicle safety and pose a significant risk to public safety if used, they said. A case was registered at the Crime Branch Police Station on July 27 under relevant sections of the Copyright Act, police said. Further investigation is underway to trace the wider network of suppliers, buyers and financiers associated with the racket, they said. PTI SSJ AS AS view comments First Published: July 29, 2025, 16:30 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
Man who jumped parole held after 4 yrs in NE Delhi
New Delhi: A 70-year-old man who jumped parole four years ago after being arrested for allegedly murdering his two daughters has been nabbed again in northeast Delhi's Sonia Vihar. The accused allegedly poisoned his three daughters, aged four, six and 13 years, in 1999, resulting in the deaths of the two younger girls. He was arrested and granted parole during Covid-19 in 2021, but did not surrender later and fled. The accused was identified as Hamidullah, a resident of Old Mustafabad and father to five daughters. Following the death of his wife, he was living alone with his three minor daughters. The other two daughters were married off. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi On July 30, 1999, the 13-year-old girl complained at Gokulpuri police station that her father had attempted to poison her and her two younger sisters. She said that on July 29, around 10.30pm, her father returned home and gave her three capsules—blue on the outside and white on the inside—asking her to consume one and administer the other two to her sisters. "When she questioned the need as she only had stomach pain, the father insisted and personally made the younger girls consume them. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Sukaramai I: Unsold Sofas Prices May Surprise You (Prices May Surprise You) Sofas | Search Ads Search Now Undo The complainant pretended to ingest the capsule but hid it under her tongue," deputy commissioner of police (crime) Aditya Gautam said. Soon, both younger sisters exhibited signs of poisoning, including laboured breathing and frothing at the mouth, while the complainant experienced irritation and spat out the capsule outside the house. She ran to seek help from neighbours. On returning home, they found that the man had absconded. The younger girls were rushed to hospital, but were declared dead.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
70-year-old arrested in Delhi for jumping parole after double murder of daughters
New Delhi: A 70-year-old man who jumped parole four years ago after being arrested for allegedly murdering his two daughters has been nabbed again in northeast Delhi's Sonia Vihar. The accused allegedly poisoned his three daughters, aged four, six and 13 years, in 1999, resulting in the deaths of the two younger girls. He was arrested and granted parole during Covid-19 in 2021, but did not surrender later and fled. The accused was identified as Hamidullah, a resident of Old Mustafabad and father to five daughters. Following the death of his wife, he was living alone with his three minor daughters. The other two daughters were married off. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi On July 30, 1999, the 13-year-old girl complained at Gokulpuri police station that her father had attempted to poison her and her two younger sisters. She said that on July 29, around 10.30pm, her father returned home and gave her three capsules—blue on the outside and white on the inside—asking her to consume one and administer the other two to her sisters. "When she questioned the need as she only had stomach pain, the father insisted and personally made the younger girls consume them. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Finger Shape Says a Lot About Your Personality, Read Now Tips and Tricks Undo The complainant pretended to ingest the capsule but hid it under her tongue," deputy commissioner of police (crime) Aditya Gautam said. Soon, both younger sisters exhibited signs of poisoning, including laboured breathing and frothing at the mouth, while the complainant experienced irritation and spat out the capsule outside the house. She ran to seek help from neighbours. On returning home, they found that the man had absconded. The younger girls were rushed to hospital, but were declared dead.
