Srinagar, May 16: Tightening the noose on illegal drug trafficking under the ‘Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan’, Srinagar Police, in collaboration with the Drugs and Food Control Organisation, sealed three medical shops in the district for violating the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, police officials said on Saturday.
“Under the aegis of the ongoing ‘Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan and the 100 Days Campaign’ launched by the Lieutenant Governor, UT of J&K, a joint inspection drive of medical shops was conducted today in the Noorbagh area of Srinagar by Police Post Noorbagh (Sub Division Maharaj Gunj) in collaboration with the Drugs & Food Control Organisation,” a police spokesperson said in a statement.
During the inspection, the spokesperson said, three medical shops were found operating in violation of the provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and were accordingly sealed on the spot.
Officials identified the sealed medical shops as: Tahir Medicate, Noorbagh run by Mohd Tahir Wani, son of Mohd Maqbool Wani, resident of Lalbazar Srinagar; Cyelon Pharma Chemist & Druggists, Guzerbal run by Altaf Ahmad Khan, son of Mohd Sultan Khan, resident of Rathpora Eidgah; and Care Plus Pharmacy, Noorbagh run by Irfan Ahmad Khan, son of Attaullah Khan, resident of Zainakadal.
The spokesperson said that during the course of inspection, expired medicines and several other violations under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act were detected. Acting promptly, the authorities sealed the medical shops and initiated further legal proceedings as warranted under law.
Srinagar Police reiterated its commitment towards curbing the menace of drug abuse and ensuring strict compliance with laws governing the sale and distribution of medicines. Such drives shall continue across the district to safeguard public health and strengthen the ongoing anti-drug campaign.
