Ghaziabad: Uttar Pradesh Police, in a joint operation by Muradnagar police and the Dehat SWAT team, have cracked a counterfeit herbal medicine syndicate producing fake versions of Himalaya Wellness Company’s popular liver supplement Liv-52 DS Tabs, arresting three individuals and recovering substantial quantities of bogus tablets and packaging materials.
The action followed a complaint from Himalaya Wellness Company officials, who detected counterfeit products circulating in Aligarh. Investigations traced the supply to a trading company in Muradnagar, Ghaziabad. Earlier, fake samples were seized from a medical store in Agra last month, with the supply linked back to this Muradnagar setup. The Drug Department had filed a report against the trading company’s owner, Mukesh, and the case escalated with this raid on Wednesday (February 11, 2026).
The arrested accused are:
- Jani Singh, resident of Jalalabad village.
- Farman, resident of Jalalabad village.
- Mujamil, resident of Lohiyanagar, Meerut.
Key recoveries from the raid include:
- Approximately 35,000 fake Liv-52 DS tablets.
- 240 wrapper sheets (plastic wrappers for tablets).
- 450 fake tins/boxes (dibbi).
- 3,000 lids/caps (dhakkan).
- One computer system (including CPU and monitor in some reports).
- Other packing materials and equipment.
The modus operandi involved a two-state supply chain: Fake tablets were manufactured at Subko Lab in Sonipat, Haryana. Fake packaging components — boxes, lids, and wrappers — were sourced from suppliers in Lohiyanagar and Khairnagar areas of Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. The gang assembled and distributed the counterfeits through the Muradnagar trading setup, supplying them to medical stores in districts like Aligarh, Mathura, Bijnor, Agra, Meerut, and parts of Ghaziabad at lower prices to maximize profits.
ACP Masuri Circle Lipi Nagaych stated: “Based on information, the SWAT and police team arrested three people along with fake medicines. Action will soon be taken against those who cooperated in the fake medicine production.” Police emphasized that the seized items posed a serious threat to public health, as counterfeit herbal medicines lack quality control, genuine ingredients, or safety testing, potentially causing inefficacy for liver support or unknown adverse effects.
An FIR has been registered at Muradnagar Police Station under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (including cheating, forgery, adulteration of drugs) and the Drugs and Cosmetics Act. Investigations continue to identify additional suppliers, distributors, and accomplices in the network, with police vowing persistent campaigns against illegal fake drug trades.
This incident highlights ongoing challenges with counterfeit Ayurvedic/herbal products in India, where branded items like Liv-52 DS Tabs are targeted due to high demand for liver tonics. Authorities urged consumers to buy from licensed pharmacies only and verify packaging authenticity to avoid health risks from spurious drugs.
