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J&K Police committed to curb counterfeiting and smuggling: Dr SD Singh, ADGP, Director, Sher-I-Kashmir Police Academy, Udhampur
Aug 20, 2021
Address the capacity building
program on 'Prevention of Counterfeiting and Smuggling organized by
FICCI CASCADE (Committee Against Smuggling and Counterfeiting Activities
Destroying the Economy), Dr Singh added, "The officers of the Jammu
and Kashmir police are committed to curb this menace and have a strong hold on
the situation." In recent times they have seized large quantity of fake
sanitizers along with huge consignments of illicit cigarettes, alcohol and FMCG
products, he highlighted.
Mr Deep Chand, Advisor FICCI CASCADE and Former Special Commissioner of Police, New
Delhi said, "The police department being the primary law enforcement agency in
our country, plays a significant role in ensuring the protection of legitimate
businesses from counterfeiters and smugglers." He further said that although
there are adequate laws available, their enforcement makes the role of police
officers even more important in the fight against counterfeiters and smugglers.
Mr Rajesh Sharma, Co-Chair, FICCI Jammu & Kashmir State Council and CEO, Skipper
Overseas Ltd said, "India's economy and public safety continues to suffer from
the ill effects of widespread smuggling and counterfeiting, therefore,
arresting this menace is vital." He urged for the support from all
stakeholders, especially the police force in thwarting this threat to our
nation.
Some
of the key recommendations at the program included, need for an
Inter-ministerial set up for cooperation and coordination to effectively combat
smuggling and counterfeiting; expeditious investigation of cases and ensuring
prosecution in a time bound manner; training and capacity building of police
officers to investigate such cases; rigorous imprisonment and stringent
monetary penalty among others.
The issue of illicit trade needs to be addressed as a high priority issue with the government. Effective coordination between central and state agencies, strengthening domestic manufacturing, addressing the demand and supply gap and rigorous enforcement are imperative to make a conducive environment free of illicit markets. One of FICCI CASCADE's mandate is capacity building of law enforcement agencies including Police, Customs and Paramilitary Forces. It has worked extensively and intensively in this area organizing training programs and seminars along with continuous interactions with the law enforcement authorities to emphasize on the importance of continued awareness and seriousness of the impact of counterfeit and smuggled goods.