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2 August 2026

Counterfeit military uniform racket

This incident serves as a practical example of internal security challenges and the misuse of military equipment, which can be used as context for broader discussions on border security and the regulation of security-related materials.

1 min read Day 1 of 2 1 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Joint operation by Army Intelligence and Rajasthan Police uncovered a counterfeit military combat uniform racket in Sriganganagar district.
  • Seizure of approximately 1,000 metres of unauthorised Army-pattern combat cloth.
  • Investigation originated from a prior seizure of counterfeit combat cloth in Bareilly in June.
  • The racket involved a local firm in Sriganganagar acting as a distribution hub for nearby markets including Lalgarh Jattan and Suratgarh.

Part of a longer story

This is day 1 of 2 in Investigation into counterfeit military uniform rackets, which has been running since 2 August 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. The proliferation of counterfeit military-grade equipment poses significant challenges to national security and internal stability. Discuss the implications of such illicit supply chains and suggest measures to strengthen the regulation of military-pattern materials. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following agencies were involved in the recent operation to bust the counterfeit military combat uniform racket in Rajasthan?

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