Kanpur: The fake hallmarking being done by machines that are attached to a design-making machine, and are being done by 25-30 machines, is a game of sorts.

In Kanpur, the emergence of fake hallmark games around Dhanteras has left not only customers but also honest, well-established jewellers in a state of shock. Due to the actions of a few individuals, the credibility of the city's jewelry markets has been questioned.