The Fact News Service
Jalandhar, April 7
In a major crackdown under the ongoing ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ campaign, the Jalandhar Administration led by Deputy Commissioner Dr. Himanshu Aggarwal seized medicines worth Rs 2,14,085 from a chemist shop involved in unauthorized sale of drugs prone to misuse as narcotic substances.
A joint team of the Health and Police Departments raided M/s Capital Pharma, Shop No. 8, Tilak Nagar Road, Jalandhar City, and seized 19 types of allopathic medicines, including Pregabalin capsules, Gabapentin capsules/tablets, and Dicyclomine tablets, due to the absence of mandatory purchase and sale records.
Deputy Commissioner Dr. Himanshu Aggarwal informed that the district administration has strictly regulated the sale of certain medicines, including Pregabalin, Gabapentin, and Anafortan injections, to prevent their abuse as narcotics.
He further highlighted that the inspection team seized 5128 Pregabalin capsules, 1100 Gabapentin capsules, 700 Gabapentin tablets, and 4400 Dicyclomine tablets. An FIR has been registered against the shop owner, and a detailed investigation is underway.
It is noteworthy that under this campaign, the Jalandhar Administration had recently sealed an illegal drug de-addiction centre at Jamsher, rescuing 34 youths.
Dr. Aggarwal reiterated the administration’s commitment to rehabilitating drug-affected individuals and facilitating their reintegration into society. He urged citizens to reach out the district’s de-addiction helpline 0181-2911960 for assistance. Likewise, they can report drug abuse cases on WhatsApp number 9779-100-200, assuring that informants’ identities will be kept confidential.
The Deputy Commissioner also appealed to the public to extend full cooperation in the fight against drugs for a healthier and safer society.
