𝗥𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶, March 05: 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 was 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 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗗𝗣𝗢 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗹. 𝗦𝗣 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗮.
Sharing details of the action, 𝗦𝗦𝗣 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶, 𝗦𝗵. 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘃𝗶𝗿 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗵, 𝗝𝗞𝗣𝗦, 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.
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