Nagpur: In a major crackdown in Nagpur, the Agriculture Department and police have uncovered a large fake seed racket and seized goods worth nearly ₹52 lakh during a joint operation in the Lakadganj area.
The action was carried out near a warehouse at Vardhaman Nagar under the jurisdiction of Lakadganj Police Station, where officials intercepted a truck allegedly transporting counterfeit agricultural seeds from Ahmedabad.
Secret Tip-Off Led to Major Raid
According to officials, Quality Control Inspector Reena Dongre from the Agriculture Department received confidential information that a large consignment of fake seeds was being brought to Nagpur from Gujarat.
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Following the tip-off, Agriculture Department officials and police teams started surveillance outside the Octroi Free Zone Warehousing premises in Vardhaman Nagar.
As soon as the suspicious truck arrived and unloading began, authorities conducted a raid and inspected the vehicle.
Nearly 3,000 Fake Seed Packets Recovered
During the operation, officials recovered:
- 58 sacks of suspected fake seeds
- Around 2,960 seed packets
- A truck used for transportation
The total seized material, including the vehicle, is estimated to be worth around ₹52 lakh.
Officials suspect the fake seeds were being illegally supplied across parts of Maharashtra.
Ahmedabad Company Under Scanner
Preliminary investigation revealed that the consignment was allegedly sent by an Ahmedabad-based company named “Sukoon Private Limited.”
Authorities said the company is reportedly not registered in Maharashtra, yet the seeds were allegedly being supplied secretly in Nagpur and Amravati markets.
The shipment was reportedly transported through Janpriya Transport Gujarat.
Accused Identified, Wider Network Suspected
Police said names including Vikram Bhai Chaudhary alias Vikram Jat and other suspects have surfaced during the investigation.
Officials also revealed that fake seeds linked to the same company were seized in Pulgaon three days ago. Information gathered during that investigation reportedly helped authorities trace the Nagpur consignment.
Samples Sent for Laboratory Testing
Lakadganj Police Station has registered a case and sent seed samples for laboratory examination.
The Agriculture Department and police are now investigating the larger network behind the alleged counterfeit seed supply chain.
Authorities suspect the racket may be operating across multiple districts, raising concerns for farmers ahead of the agricultural season.
