200 tablets containing pregabalin salt also recovered, FIR registered
Kapurthala, October 30: In a major crackdown under Yudh Nasheya Viruddh campaign, the Drugs Control wing of the health department along with the police, raided a chemist shop in Bhano Langa village and seized 20 types of allopathic medicines worth approximately Rs 25,780.
During the inspection conducted by Drugs Control Officer Anupama Kalia, accompanied by Pal Singh from Sadar Police Station, the shop owner failed to produce a valid drug licence and purchase records of the medicines. Consequently, the medicines were seized under the provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules thereunder.
Further during the inspection, 200 tablets of drug formulations containing pregabalin salt were also recovered from the premises.
Taking immediate action, the police also registered a separate FIR under the relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against the accused and arrested him on the spot. The seized medicines will be produced before the court, while further legal proceedings will be initiated against the accused as per the law.
