A video shared on social media has sparked an investigation in Pune following a woman’s claim that a bedsheet bought at a religious fair was labeled “Made in Pakistan.” The woman, identified as Pooja Saraf, revealed in the video that she purchased the bedsheet at a fair near the Moraya Gosavi Temple in Pimpri-Chinchwad during the Hindu festival of Sankashti Chaturthi. Saraf expressed surprise and concern over how such a product ended up in local markets, raising questions about the origin of similar items bought by other visitors at the fair.
Authorities have taken notice of the viral video, with the Pimpri-Chinchwad Police launching a preliminary inquiry into the matter. While no formal complaint has been filed yet, a special team has been assembled to verify the allegation’s authenticity and track down the product’s source. The police have also urged the municipal corporation to act if vendors are found selling goods that breach existing regulations.
The incident has garnered attention due to India’s restrictions on imports from Pakistan, imposed after the Pahalgam terror attack. Saraf used the episode to advise consumers to scrutinize products before purchasing, emphasizing the need for vigilance. Recent cases in Maharashtra, including the discovery of Pakistani-made cosmetics in Dhule and action taken against traders in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, highlight a broader issue of monitoring imported goods. The ongoing inquiry in Pune will determine the next steps based on its findings.
