Saharanpur: A major operation was carried out at Banerjee Mobile Market in Saharanpur on Thursday following allegations that counterfeit mobile accessories and parts were being sold in the name of Apple. The company’s investigation team, along with the city Kotwali police, raided six to seven shops in the market located at Shriram Chowk. More than 200 chargers, data cables, back panels, mobile covers and several suspicious mobile phones were seized during the operation. Police have registered a case against the concerned shopkeepers based on a complaint filed by the company’s investigation officer and launched an investigation.
Complaints of Counterfeit Products Prompted the Raid
Mohammad Tauqeer, who operates Semita Legal in Sector 25, Noida, has been appointed as an investigation officer by Apple. According to Tauqeer, he had been receiving repeated complaints over the past few days about the alleged sale of duplicate Apple mobile phones and counterfeit parts in Saharanpur’s markets.
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Following the complaints, Tauqeer arrived in Saharanpur with his team to verify the allegations and investigate the shops suspected of selling counterfeit products.
He subsequently contacted the city Kotwali police and shared details of the matter. A joint team comprising company investigators and police personnel was then formed to conduct the operation.
The team proceeded to Banerjee Mobile Market at Shriram Chowk and began searching the suspected shops. The sudden raid created a stir across the market, drawing attention from shopkeepers and others present at the location.
Chargers, Cables and Back Panels Among Seized Items
During the raid, the team inspected six to seven shops and recovered a substantial quantity of mobile accessories that the company identified as allegedly counterfeit.
The seized items included more than 200 chargers, data cables, mobile phone back panels, covers and several suspicious mobile phones.
Following the operation, the recovered goods were packed into sacks and transported to the city Kotwali police station. The actual nature and technical characteristics of the seized products are now being examined.
Investigators are working to establish whether the recovered items are counterfeit and to determine their origin and intended use. The findings of the examination are expected to help establish the facts surrounding the alleged sale of fake products.
Police have registered a case against the concerned shopkeepers based on the company’s complaint. However, the allegations have not yet been conclusively established, and the matter remains under investigation.
Authorities are examining the seized goods and other available evidence to determine the circumstances under which the products were being sold.
Investigation Underway into Alleged Misuse of Apple’s Brand Name
The operation was triggered by complaints alleging that counterfeit products were being sold using Apple’s brand name. In cases involving suspected counterfeit branded accessories, identifying the authenticity of products and tracing their supply sources are important aspects of the investigation.
In the Saharanpur case, the precise nature of the seized products and the validity of the allegations will become clearer after the examination is completed.
According to police, a case has been registered under the relevant legal provisions following the complaint submitted by the company’s investigation officer. A detailed investigation is underway, and further legal action will be taken based on the evidence and facts that emerge.
Police are currently examining the seized mobile accessories and phones while investigating the role of the shopkeepers concerned.
The investigation is also expected to establish where the allegedly counterfeit products originated and whether their sale was connected to a larger supply network. Further action will depend on the findings of the ongoing probe.
About the author — Suvedita Nath is a science student with a growing interest in cybercrime and digital safety. She writes on online activity, cyber threats, and technology-driven risks. Her work focuses on clarity, accuracy, and public awareness.
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