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A massive haul of illegally repackaged drugs for arthritis treatment was seized from Ghaziabad's Modinagar area. The seizure was made by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials, who had been tracking the illegal operation for some time.
A police complaint was filed against Bhatia under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including cheating by impersonation, adulteration of food and drink, and sale of adulterated drugs. Additionally, charges were also filed under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
These drugs were repackaged at the godowns into small plastic pouches sporting a small locally made label indicating that the 8-10 tablets in the pouch were for treating arthritis and gout, etc. These pouches were supplied to states such as Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh and each pouch was sold for ₹22
Ashutosh Mishra, Drug Inspector
According to reports, the seized drugs were expired and had been repackaged with fake labels and packaging to make them appear genuine. The drugs were meant for treatment of arthritis and other diseases. The FDA officials had received a tip-off about the illegal operation and had been monitoring the area before making the seizure.
The seizure is a blow to the illegal drug trade in the area, and the FDA officials have promised to take strict action against those involved in the racket. The officials have also appealed to the public to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity related to the sale of illegal drugs.
The FDA officials have also seized samples of medicines from various pharmacies and wholesalers in the area to check for authenticity and quality. The FDA officials have promised to continue their efforts to prevent the sale of illegal and expired drugs in the area. The FDA officials have appealed to the public to report any suspicious activity related to the sale of illegal drugs.
(Input From Various Sources)
(Rehash/Neha Kamble/MSM)
