Kolkata | February 18, 2026
Kolkata: In a major crackdown on counterfeit mosquito repellent products, West Bengal Police, in coordination with Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL), conducted a series of raids across Kolkata and South 24 Parganas targeting retailers allegedly dealing in fake Goodknight LV products.
The enforcement action, supported by GCPL’s investigation agency, marks a significant step toward curbing the circulation of counterfeit household insecticide products in the region. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, police teams raided multiple retail and stocking points suspected of distributing duplicate goods.
Seizures in Kolkata
A key raid was carried out at S. Nawaz Stores, located at 7, R.G. Kar Road, Shyambazar, where officials seized counterfeit Godrej Goodknight Flash LV twin refills. The recovery included:
- 7 carton boxes containing 120 boxes each (1,680 pieces)
- 1 carton box containing 11 boxes (22 pieces)
The scale of seizure indicated the presence of an organised counterfeit distribution operation.
Raids in South 24 Parganas
Simultaneous raids were conducted at:
- Sreehari Bhandar — KM Roychowdhury Road, Rajpur Bazar, Sonarpur
- Sarada Bhandar — Sonarpur Gorkhara Bazar
Authorities seized multiple counterfeit items, including:
- 10 packs of New Goodknight Flash LV (2 refills each)
- 20 pieces of New Goodknight 45 ml refills
- 20 Goodknight LV combo packs (machine + refill)
- 39 Goodknight LV 45 ml refills
Legal Action Initiated
FIRs have been registered against the accused under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Copyright Act, 1957. Investigators are currently tracking backward supply chains and distribution links to dismantle the larger counterfeit network operating within West Bengal and adjoining markets.
Company Statement
Commenting on the development, Ashwin Moorthy, Chief Marketing Officer, Godrej Consumer Products Ltd, stated that the proliferation of counterfeit FMCG products remains a serious industry concern. He emphasised that duplicate or look-alike mosquito repellents are not only illegal but also pose potential health hazards to consumers.
He further noted that GCPL continues to invest significantly in product innovation and quality assurance, with Goodknight being a market leader in the household insecticide segment. He added that the joint action with West Bengal Police sends a strong deterrent message to counterfeit manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.
Consumer Advisory
In light of the counterfeit presence in the market, consumers are advised to remain vigilant and purchase Goodknight products only with a valid sales invoice. Suspected cases of duplicate products or retailers dealing in counterfeits can be reported directly to GCPL via customer care channels.
