Yogesh K Porwar
A complaint has been lodged with the Bengaluru International Airport police alleging that a group of people arrived at Terminal 2 of Kempegowda International Airport from Singapore carrying counterfeit cigarettes bearing the branding of ITC and Foreign cigarette brands,with the intention of distributing them across different States.
Srinivas S,a manager at private firm (Anvesh IPR Services), lodged the complaint on behalf of the company, which holds the agency for ITC cigarettes and distributes the products across Karnataka.
According to the complaint,the suspects arrived on Singapore Airlines on October 11.
The complainant alleged that the unidentified persons were carrying counterfeit cigarettes manufactured using the branding of ITC and foreign cigarette brands and intended to sell them in different States.
The complaint further stated that the sale of counterfeit cigarettes could pose a risk to public health and damage the reputation of the company’s brands.
Claiming to have received credible information about the alleged activity,Srinivas requested the police to take action against those involved in manufacturing, transporting and distributing counterfeit cigarettes using the company’s brand name.
