Indian Army, Rajasthan Police seize counterfeit combat uniform fabric in Sriganganagar

Army’s intelligence units and Rajasthan Police seize 1,000 metres of unauthorised Army-pattern combat cloth

Indian Army intelligence and Rajasthan police seized nearly 1,000 meters of unauthorized combat cloth. This action followed a lead pointing to a local firm supplying counterfeit army-pattern fabric. The coordinated operation on July 30 uncovered a wider network distributing fake military uniforms. Similar counterfeit cloth was previously seized in Bareilly, traced to Sriganganagar. Unauthorized sale of military camouflage cloth is restricted and banned in many sensitive regions.

Sriganganagar: A joint operation by the Indian Army and Rajasthan Police has busted a racket involved in supplying counterfeit fabric for Army combat uniforms in Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar district. During the crackdown, officials seized around 1,000 metres of fabric closely resembling the Indian Army's newly introduced combat uniform from multiple shops across local markets in the district.Indian Army & Rajasthan Police seize 1,000 metres of counterfeit combat cloth in SriganganagarThe joint raid uncovered a network supplying unauthorised military pattern fabric after a trail from a similar seizure in Bareilly pic.twitter.com/9mjaj7psMZ— Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) August 1, 2026 The action stems from an investigation launched after counterfeit Army combat clothing was seized in Bareilly in June this year.Probe traces sourceThe probe traced the origin of the fake uniforms to Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar, prompting the Indian Army's intelligence unit to carry out a covert investigation in the district.'Bandis, Battle Jackets & No Tattoos': Indian Army Unveils New Uniform Rules, Phases Out Colonial-Era Traditions; Here's How Netizens ReactedThe inquiry revealed the involvement of a local firm allegedly supplying counterfeit Army-pattern combat fabric to shops in Sri Ganganagar city, Lalgarh Jattan, Suratgarh, and nearby markets.Joint crackdown launchedEarlier in the month, the Indian Army submitted its interim investigation report to the Rajasthan Police. Acting on the findings, Army security personnel and Rajasthan Police carried out a joint operation on July 30, raiding multiple shops across the district as part of the crackdown.Security risks highlightedAccording to the Indian Army, the unauthorised possession, sale or use of military-pattern combat clothing is a punishable offence. Misuse of such uniforms poses a serious security risk, as they can be used by individuals to impersonate armed forces personnel and exploit their identity for unlawful activities. The Indian Army holds exclusive Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) over its digital camouflage design and patterns.

Authorities seized illegally sold fabric resembling the Indian Army's new digital combat uniform in Sri Ganganagar. This action followed intelligence warnings about potential misuse by terrorists in sensitive border areas. A supply chain originating in Delhi's Azad Market was exposed during the extensive operation. Counterfeit combat-pattern fabric and other Army-related items were confiscated from several shops. The investigation aims to curb unauthorized sales and prevent national security risks.