Bandra Police have registered a Zero FIR against seven individuals for allegedly importing and selling high-value medicines illegally without receipts. The action follows a complaint by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and includes serious charges under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

Key Highlights

Medicines sold without billing or import documentation

• FDA raided M/s ASPK International Trade in Ghatkopar after receiving information of unauthorized sales.

• Seized drugs included Ozempic, Opdivo, and Keytruda—commonly used in diabetes and cancer treatment.

Cash-based sales and missing documentation

• Owner Sudarshana Sawane and accomplices admitted to selling medicines for cash without generating bills.

• Some stocks lacked essential labeling like manufacturer, importer, and pricing details.

Chain of suppliers uncovered

• Sudarshana received medicines from a supplier named Darshan at Kohinoor Mall, Dadar.

• Shubham Sawane and Sagar Bhise handled collection; Bhise also sourced from Solanki Medical and General Stores, Bandra.

Legal action under multiple laws

• Police booked all accused under Sections 3(5) and 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

• Additional charges under relevant provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act have been invoked.

Statements from Leaders or Officials
 FDA officials confirmed that further investigations are ongoing to trace the full extent of the illegal network. The police emphasized that such unauthorized distribution of prescription drugs poses a significant public health risk.The case underscores the growing threat of unregulated drug sales in urban markets. Authorities are tightening enforcement to ensure medicines are sold through proper channels with full traceability and documentation.