Medical Store Found Operating Without Licence, ₹15 Lakh Worth Medicines Seized

Apr 5, 2025

illegal drug sale, pharmacist regulation, licensing violations
illegal drug sale, pharmacist regulation, licensing violations

Source: Amar Ujala

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A medical store in Bulandshahr’s Bugrasi area has been found operating without a valid licence, leading to the seizure of medicines worth ₹15 lakh. Following complaints, a joint inspection was conducted by drug inspectors from Meerut, Hapur, and Bulandshahr under the orders of the Drug Commissioner, Meerut.

Key Highlights

Unlicensed Medical Store Busted

  • The store was being operated by Nasir, son of As Mohammad, on Inter College Road in Bugrasi.

  • Officials found no documentation or licence for drug sale during the inspection.

Large Seizure of Medicines

  • 98 types of medicines worth approximately ₹15 lakh were confiscated.

  • Five medicine samples were collected for lab testing.

  • A large quantity of antibiotic injections was also found.

No Board or Identification on Storefront

  • The store had no signage indicating it was a medical establishment.

  • Bills from certain pharmaceutical firms were found, which may face further scrutiny.

Joint Operation by Drug Inspectors

  • The three-member team included Drug Inspectors Anil Anand (Bulandshahr), Gaurav Lodhi (Meerut), and Hemendra Chaudhary (Hapur).

  • The team acted on reports of unlicensed sales over the past few days.

Further Investigation Underway

  • Officials are probing whether other nearby store owners were purchasing medicines from the unlicensed outlet.

  • Legal proceedings have been initiated against the store operator.

Statements from Leaders or Officials
Anil Anand, Drug Inspector, Bulandshahr, said:
 “We had been receiving reports about illegal drug sales in Bugrasi. A thorough inspection revealed the store had no licence, and legal action will follow.”The authorities have sealed the premises, and the case is under investigation. Strict legal action is expected against the store owner and associated firms to prevent future violations.

illegal drug sale
pharmacist regulation
licensing violations
illegal drug sale
pharmacist regulation
licensing violations

Medical Store Found Operating Without Licence, ₹15 Lakh Worth Medicines Seized

Apr 5, 2025

illegal drug sale, pharmacist regulation, licensing violations
illegal drug sale, pharmacist regulation, licensing violations

Source: Amar Ujala

A medical store in Bulandshahr’s Bugrasi area has been found operating without a valid licence, leading to the seizure of medicines worth ₹15 lakh. Following complaints, a joint inspection was conducted by drug inspectors from Meerut, Hapur, and Bulandshahr under the orders of the Drug Commissioner, Meerut.

Key Highlights

Unlicensed Medical Store Busted

  • The store was being operated by Nasir, son of As Mohammad, on Inter College Road in Bugrasi.

  • Officials found no documentation or licence for drug sale during the inspection.

Large Seizure of Medicines

  • 98 types of medicines worth approximately ₹15 lakh were confiscated.

  • Five medicine samples were collected for lab testing.

  • A large quantity of antibiotic injections was also found.

No Board or Identification on Storefront

  • The store had no signage indicating it was a medical establishment.

  • Bills from certain pharmaceutical firms were found, which may face further scrutiny.

Joint Operation by Drug Inspectors

  • The three-member team included Drug Inspectors Anil Anand (Bulandshahr), Gaurav Lodhi (Meerut), and Hemendra Chaudhary (Hapur).

  • The team acted on reports of unlicensed sales over the past few days.

Further Investigation Underway

  • Officials are probing whether other nearby store owners were purchasing medicines from the unlicensed outlet.

  • Legal proceedings have been initiated against the store operator.

Statements from Leaders or Officials
Anil Anand, Drug Inspector, Bulandshahr, said:
 “We had been receiving reports about illegal drug sales in Bugrasi. A thorough inspection revealed the store had no licence, and legal action will follow.”The authorities have sealed the premises, and the case is under investigation. Strict legal action is expected against the store owner and associated firms to prevent future violations.

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pharmacist regulation
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illegal drug sale
pharmacist regulation
licensing violations