Intelligence Probe Dismantles Fake Military Fabric Network in Sriganganagar
A joint military and police operation seized approximately 1,000 meters of counterfeit Army-pattern fabric in Rajasthan. The investigation follows a previous discovery in Bareilly, targeting shops across multiple local markets.
Key takeaways
- Army Intelligence and Rajasthan Police seized 1,000 meters of fake combat cloth during raids on July 30.
- The investigation began after a related seizure of counterfeit military fabric in Bareilly in June.
- A Sriganganagar firm was identified as a key distributor supplying markets in Suratgarh and Lalgarh Jattan.
- Unauthorized sale of military patterns is a punishable offense due to the high risk of personnel impersonation.
- Investigators are currently working to identify the primary manufacturers and suppliers behind the counterfeit textile network.
Security Breach Neutralized in Rajasthan Operation
A coordinated raid by Rajasthan Police and Army Intelligence units has exposed a significant distribution ring for counterfeit military combat uniforms. On July 30, authorities targeted several commercial outlets in the Sriganganagar district, recovering nearly 1,000 meters of unauthorized fabric mimicking the Army’s new combat pattern. The sweep encompassed retail locations in Sriganganagar town, Suratgarh, and Lalgarh Jattan.
Tracing the Supply Chain
The crackdown originated from a June seizure of similar fraudulent material in Bareilly. Following that discovery, military investigators initiated a covert probe that traced the supply chain back to a manufacturing entity based in Sriganganagar. By mid-July, an interim intelligence report provided to state police identified a local firm as the primary distributor for the counterfeit textile, which was being funneled into various regional markets.
National Security Implications
Security officials emphasize that the production and sale of military-pattern cloth by unauthorized parties is a criminal act. The primary concern remains the risk of impersonation; unauthorized access to official patterns allows individuals to pose as armed forces personnel, creating a severe vulnerability for national defense facilities. Key findings of the ongoing investigation include:
- Seizure of 1,000 meters of unauthorized new-pattern combat cloth.
- Identification of a local firm as the central link for regional distribution.
- Links established between the Rajasthan supply hub and earlier discoveries in Bareilly.
Authorities continue to investigate the broader network, aiming to pinpoint the specific manufacturers and high-level suppliers involved in the production of the illicit fabric.
Source: The Hindu — National
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