Tamil Nadu Police conduct raids in Madurai on units dealing in counterfeit Goodknight products

 

Tamil Nadu Police, along with Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL), the company behind Goodknight, India’s leading household insecticide brand, conducted raids in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, to curb the manufacture and sale of counterfeit Goodknight products in the region. The action, carried out with support from GCPL’s investigation agency, marks a crucial step in curbing the spread of fake mosquito repellent products in the market.

 

Based on actionable intelligence, the Silaiman Police Station team and investigative teams conducted searches at multiple locations in Meenakshi Nagar, Sakkimangalam (Madurai East). The raids led to the identification and verification of two counterfeit manufacturing units operating out of Sourashtra 1st Colony and #1/33, Sourashtra Colony, 1st Main Road, Meenakshi Nagar, Sakkimangalam, Madurai – 625201. During the operation, the police seized 3,600 pieces of counterfeit Goodknight Liquid Flash Refills (89 ml each), priced at an MRP of ₹85 per unit,.

An FIR (First Information Report) has been lodged against the accused under multiple Sections of The Trade Marks Act, 1999, Copyright Act, 1957 and The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. Authorities are now tracking the distribution links and supply networks associated with this unit to prevent further circulation of such hazardous products in Tamil Nadu and adjoining states. This action stands as a warning to those dealing in counterfeit goods and reflects GCPL’s commitment to protecting consumer trust.

Commenting on the issue, Ashwin Moorthy, CMO, Godrej Consumer Products Ltd, said, “The spread of counterfeit products across the country is a major concern for the FMCG industry. Counterfeits or look alike products are not only illegal, but also harmful and hazardous to human health.  GCPL invests a significant part of its revenue to develop innovative products that continue to serve customers better. We regularly undertake quality checks of our products through a collaboration with our distribution network, local authorities and consumers. This initiative with the Tamil Nadu police authorities will reprimand local retailers, manufacturers and distributors of duplicate Goodknight products in the state.”

Given the presence of counterfeit Goodknight products in the market, consumers should exercise caution and purchase only with a genuine sales invoice. If people suspect any duplicate Goodknight products or find any wholesaler/retailer dealing in them, they can report the matter to GCPL by writing to care@godrejcp.com or calling on 1800-266-0007.

 

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