Early Times Report
Reasi, Mar 5: In a significant crackdown on the illegal sale of prescription drugs, District Police Reasi, in coordination with the Drug Inspector, conducted a surprise inspection of chemist shops in Katra and Banganga. During the operation, authorities found instances of H1 drugs being sold without mandatory prescriptions, violating the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.
During the inspection at M/S Maha Lakshmi Pharmacy, the retailer failed to provide records for the sale of H1 drugs, leading to the immediate seizure and closure of the shop under Section 22D of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. Further, Puneet Medicos, Main Bazar Katra, and other clinics were issued show cause notices for non-compliance with regulations governing prescription drugs.
This operation was carried out under the leadership of SHO Katra, under the close supervision SDPO Katra and Addl. SP Katra. Sharing details of the action, SSP Reasi, Sh. Paramvir Singh, emphasized that Reasi Police is adopting a multipronged strategy to combat drug abuse and will leave no stone unturned to eradicate this menace from society. He further stated that medical establishments in the district were sensitized regarding the proper maintenance of records for all Schedule H1 medicines and were advised to remain vigilant about any suspicious activities.
District Police Reasi remains committed to ensuring strict enforcement of drug laws and preventing the misuse of prescription drugs in the region. |
