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Bengal: Fake Charminar cigarettes seized in Cooch Behar markets

Siliguri, Oct 26 (UNI) A team of legal representatives from Delhi and Hyderabad seized suspected counterfeit Charminar cigarettes from several marketplaces in Cooch Behar on Monday, following a court order.
Advocate Khushi Pandey said the action followed a complaint and an investigation was underway. Hyderabad-based local commissioner and advocate Bhanu accompanied her during the drive.
According to Bhanu, the Charminar brand, marketed by Hyderabad-based VST Industries Limited, had allegedly been duplicated, with the counterfeit cigarettes reportedly manufactured in Patna, Bihar.
The team will submit its report to the court, which will decide on compensation and further action against those responsible.
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