Delhi Crime Branch busts fake UltraTech Cement factories in northeast Delhi; one held
Synopsis
Delhi's Crime Branch dismantled two clandestine factories in northeast Delhi that were allegedly passing off adulterated, crushed-cement-and-clinker mixtures as genuine UltraTech Cement — packed in counterfeit branded bags and sold in the open market. With over 3,000 fake bags seized and a supervisor arrested, police are now hunting for the bigger players behind the racket.
Key Takeaways
Delhi Police Crime Branch raided two illegal factories in Mandoli Industrial Area and Jawahar Nagar Industrial Area on 8 May 2025 .
Accused were allegedly crushing damaged cement and mixing it with clinker to produce counterfeit UltraTech Cement packed in fake branded bags.
Police seized 2,725 empty counterfeit bags, 341 filled fake cement bags, 1,780 bags of damaged cement, and 420 bags of clinker material.
One accused, Rizwan , 25, from Amroha, Uttar Pradesh , was arrested as an alleged supervisor of the units.
An FIR has been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Copyright Act ; search for the masterminds is ongoing.
The Delhi Police Crime Branch has busted two illegal factories in northeast Delhi allegedly involved in manufacturing and packaging counterfeit UltraTech Cement, recovering thousands of fake cement bags, adulterated material, and machinery used in the operation. The raids, carried out on Friday, 8 May 2025, targeted units in Mandoli Industrial Area and Jawahar Nagar Industrial Area, following a formal complaint from UltraTech Cement Ltd. One accused, Rizwan, 25, a resident of Amroha district, Uttar Pradesh, was arrested during the operation.
How the Racket Operated
According to the Crime Branch press release, the accused were allegedly preparing duplicate cement by crushing damaged cement and mixing it with clinker material, before packing the adulterated product in counterfeit UltraTech-branded bags for sale in the open market. The operation was reportedly conducted primarily during night hours to avoid detection.
The complaint was filed by Kamal Singh, authorised representative of UltraTech Cement Ltd., who informed authorities that fake cement was being manufactured on a large scale using counterfeit packaging material. Acting on the tip-off, a special raiding team was constituted under Inspector Sunil Kundu and under the overall supervision of ACP Narender Singh, ER-II/Crime. The team included SI Arjun Singh, ASI Upender, ASI Satender, HC Prince, HC Mohit, HC Rajeev, and HC Vikas.
What Was Seized
During the first raid at New Mandoli Industrial Area, police found accused Rizwan allegedly supervising the illegal manufacturing process. Interrogation revealed the full modus operandi — damaged cement was being crushed, blended with clinker, and repacked in fake branded bags.
A second raid at Jawahar Nagar Industrial Area uncovered a similar illegal unit. Combined seizures across both locations included:
- 2,725 empty counterfeit UltraTech cement bags of different variants
- 341 filled fake cement bags
- Nearly 1,780 bags of damaged cement
- 420 bags of clinker material allegedly used in producing counterfeit cement
- Large quantities of loose, adulterated cement
Both factory premises, along with all machinery and materials, have been sealed by the police.
Legal Action Taken
An FIR has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Copyright Act at the Crime Branch police station. The Crime Branch stated that Rizwan was working as a supervisor at the units, suggesting a larger network may be behind the operation.
"Staff of ER-II/Crime Branch showed promptness and professionalism by busting two illegal factories involved in manufacturing and packaging duplicate/counterfeit cement," the press release noted.
Investigation Ongoing
Delhi Police confirmed that further investigation into the racket is currently underway, with the search on to identify and apprehend the masterminds behind the operation. Authorities have not ruled out the involvement of a wider supply chain network distributing the fake cement across Delhi and neighbouring states.
The use of counterfeit construction material poses serious structural safety risks to end consumers, making the bust particularly significant beyond its commercial implications.
Point of View
Sold under a trusted brand, can compromise structural integrity in buildings where consumers have no way to verify quality. This bust points to a supply chain sophisticated enough to source counterfeit packaging, operate night shifts, and run parallel units across two industrial areas — suggesting a network well beyond a single supervisor. Delhi Police's focus on finding the 'big fish' is the right instinct; prosecuting only the foot soldiers will not dismantle the economics of the racket.
NationPress
12 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Delhi Police find in the fake cement factory raids?
Delhi Police seized 2,725 empty counterfeit UltraTech cement bags, 341 filled fake cement bags, nearly 1,780 bags of damaged cement, and 420 bags of clinker material across two factories in northeast Delhi. Large quantities of loose adulterated cement and the machinery used in production were also recovered and sealed.
How was the fake cement being made?
According to the Crime Branch, the accused were allegedly crushing damaged cement and mixing it with clinker material to prepare a substandard product, which was then packed in counterfeit UltraTech-branded bags and sold in the market as genuine cement.
Who was arrested in the Delhi fake cement case?
One accused, Rizwan, 25, a resident of Amroha district in Uttar Pradesh, was arrested during the raids. He was allegedly working as a supervisor at the illegal manufacturing units.
What charges have been filed in the fake cement case?
An FIR has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Copyright Act at the Crime Branch police station. Further investigation is ongoing to identify the larger network behind the operation.
Why is counterfeit cement dangerous?
Adulterated cement — made from crushed damaged cement mixed with clinker rather than standard raw materials — can significantly weaken structural integrity in construction. Buildings or infrastructure built with such material may be at risk of premature failure, posing serious safety hazards to occupants.
