Bihar: 'Made in Pakistan' bedsheets seized in Motihari, 2 vendors detained
Synopsis
Bedsheets labelled 'Made in Pakistan' have turned up in Bihar's Motihari — twice in under two weeks. Two itinerant vendors are in custody, a local textile trader is under scrutiny, and police are still trying to verify whether the labels are genuine or counterfeit. The origin of the goods remains officially unestablished.
Key Takeaways
Two itinerant vendors were detained in Motihari, Bihar on 17 October after complaints about bedsheets labelled 'Made in Pakistan' being sold locally.
A similar incident was reported on 7 October in the Raghunathpur police station area, where sheets were sold for as low as ₹200 .
Om Sai Textiles at Pandal Chowk, Banjariya has emerged as an alleged supply source under investigation.
The authenticity of the 'Made in Pakistan' labels has not yet been independently verified by authorities.
East Champaran SP Swarn Prabhat confirmed the investigation is ongoing, with the full supply chain yet to be traced.
Police in Bihar's Motihari have detained two itinerant vendors for questioning after complaints that bedsheets carrying the label 'Made in Pakistan' were being sold in the city on Saturday, 17 October. Investigators are now tracing the supply chain to determine how the products entered the local market.
How the Case Unfolded
According to East Champaran Superintendent of Police Swarn Prabhat, a similar complaint had surfaced a few days earlier under the Raghunathpur police station jurisdiction. On 7 October, two young men in the Raghunathpur area were reportedly selling new bedsheets for as little as ₹200 each — a price so low it drew immediate interest from local buyers. The situation changed when a buyer noticed a tag on one of the sheets reading 'Made in Pakistan', triggering concern among residents.
The 17 October complaint, this time from the Chandmari area, prompted police to move swiftly. 'On Saturday, police received another complaint about the sale of such bedsheets in the Chandmari area, prompting further action,' SP Prabhat said.
The Alleged Supply Source
During the course of the investigation, the name of Om Sai Textiles, located at Pandal Chowk in the Banjariya police station area, emerged as a possible source of supply. The two detained vendors reportedly told police they had purchased the bedsheets from this establishment and then sold them while travelling through different localities. They claimed the products were used bedsheets sourced from various parts of India and abroad.
What Remains Unverified
Crucially, the actual origin of the bedsheets and the authenticity of the 'Made in Pakistan' labels have not yet been independently established, police confirmed. Investigators are examining how the used bedsheets reached Bihar, who was involved in their procurement and distribution, and whether a wider supply network exists. The inquiry is focusing on the textile trader's alleged role and other possible links in the chain.
Investigation Ongoing
Police are also seeking to establish who placed the original orders and from where the products were first sourced. SP Swarn Prabhat indicated that further details about the origin of the bedsheets and any possible distribution network are expected to emerge after verification of evidence and statements collected so far. The investigation remains active, and no formal arrests have been confirmed at this stage.
Point of View
Mislabelling, or counterfeiting — each with very different legal and security implications. Police focus on the supply chain is the right instinct, but the investigation's credibility will hinge on forensic verification of the labels, not just vendor statements. Until that is established, the story is as much about supply-chain opacity in India's informal textile trade as it is about any cross-border angle.
NationPress
17 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in Motihari with the 'Made in Pakistan' bedsheets?
Police in Motihari, Bihar detained two itinerant vendors on 17 October after complaints that bedsheets labelled 'Made in Pakistan' were being sold in the Chandmari area. Investigators are probing the supply chain to determine how the products entered the local market and whether the labels are authentic.
Is this the first such incident in the area?
No. A similar complaint was reported on 7 October in the Raghunathpur police station area, where two men were selling new bedsheets for just ₹200 each. A buyer noticed the 'Made in Pakistan' tag, causing concern among locals. The 17 October incident is the second such report within ten days.
Who is the alleged supplier under investigation?
Om Sai Textiles, located at Pandal Chowk in the Banjariya police station area of Motihari, has emerged as a possible source of supply. The detained vendors reportedly told police they purchased the bedsheets from this establishment before selling them across different localities.
Have the 'Made in Pakistan' labels been confirmed as genuine?
No. East Champaran SP Swarn Prabhat confirmed that the actual origin of the bedsheets and the authenticity of the 'Made in Pakistan' labels have not yet been independently established. Police are continuing to verify evidence and statements before drawing conclusions.
What is the current status of the investigation?
The investigation is ongoing. Police are examining the full supply chain — including who ordered the products, where they were originally sourced, and whether a wider distribution network exists. No formal arrests have been confirmed, and further details are expected after verification of collected evidence.
