DGGI busts illegal pan masala, tobacco network in UP, detects Rs 185 crore tax evasion

The DGGI has dismantled a significant illegal operation involved in the crafting of pan masala and gutkha, uncovering tax and cess evasion amounting to an astounding Rs 185 crore. A range of undeclared pouch-packing machines and finished pouches were confiscated, leading to the arrest of the firm's owner, who is now in judicial custody. This crackdown is part of a broader initiative targeting illicit manufacturing across the nation.