The Directorate General of GST on Friday said that they have launched searches in Kanpur following a tip-off against the manufacturers of Shikhar pan masala and tobacco products.

A senior official said that the search operations covered the factory premises of Ms Trimurti Fragrance Pvt Ltd, the manufacturers of Shikhar brand pan masala and tobacco products and the office, godowns of Ms Ganpati Road Carriers, Transport Nagar, involved in transportation of the goods.