Ghaziabad, February 10, 2026: The Ghaziabad police have busted a racket involved in selling counterfeit medicines of the well-marketed product Liv.52 from the popular brand Himalaya. The racket came to light after the company filed a complaint regarding fake versions of its product being circulated in the market, particularly Liv.52. Officials made the development public on Sunday, February 8, 2026, following weeks of investigation.
The complaint was first lodged on January 3, 2026, by Himalaya, alleging the sale of counterfeit Liv.52 products in the market. The company alerted authorities after identifying fake versions of its liver health supplement being sold through unauthorized channels.
Investigations revealed that the counterfeit medicines were supplied from Muradnagar to local shops in Aligarh. Acting on the complaint, a case was registered at the Muradnagar police station, following which a detailed probe was launched to trace the supply chain.
After a detailed investigation, the probe found that the fake Liv.52 products were being manufactured in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh at a substantially lower cost. Police said the packaging material, including wrappers and boxes resembling the original brand, was sourced from Meerut to make the products appear genuine.
According to the accused, during the investigation, the cost of producing one box of fake medicine was between ₹35 and ₹40. These counterfeit products were then supplied to the market at prices ranging from ₹110 to ₹115, while the genuine Liv.52 product sells for around ₹280 per box. Police said the wide price gap enabled the accused to push fake products into retail shops. Investigators also stated that higher margins were offered to shopkeepers while undercutting the original brand.
The operation led to the seizure of 50,000 counterfeit tablets, which were produced in Haryana and distributed to local shops across the region.
Following the registration of the FIR, the Muradnagar police team, with assistance from the SWAT unit, launched a technical investigation to trace those behind the racket. Digital and logistical trails were examined to identify all individuals involved in the operation.
DCP Tewari said the probe led investigators to several suspects, who were subsequently called in for questioning and admitted their involvement in the operation.
“Our investigation is ongoing, and we are looking into other individuals involved. We are examining all aspects of the operation, and further action will be taken accordingly,” Tewari said.
According to the brand, Liv.52 tablets are a hepato-specific formulation that protects the liver from damage, helps improve appetite, supports liver health, improves the body’s metabolism, and protects the liver from the harmful effects of alcohol.
Consumers can verify the authenticity of Liv.52 tablets by following these measures:
Check for the original seal and hologram of the brand.
Verify batch details, including the batch number, manufacturing date, and expiry date on the package.
Examine the quality of the packaging; there should be no broken seals and the printing should be clear and legible.
Be cautious of prices that are significantly lower than the standard market rate.
(Rh/VK)