In adherence to the directives of the Adviser to the Administrator and under the vigilant guidance of the Health Secretary, a proactive raid was conducted by the Drug Control Wing of the Health Department, Chandigarh.
On January 2, 2023, a joint team, led by Mr. Tajinder Singh and Mr. Amit Lakhanpal, Drugs Inspectors of the Chandigarh Administration, executed a raid at M/s Burail Medicos (previously named Singh Medicos) located in Ekta Market, Burail, Sector 45, Chandigarh. This operation was carried out under the directives of the Director of Health Services-cum-Drugs Controller, U.T Chandigarh.
During the search, the team uncovered seven types of Habit-forming Drugs, totaling 3334 Capsules and 630 Tablets of Tramadol, Tepantadol, and Pregabalin – 300mg. The market value of the seized drugs, based on MRP, is estimated to be approximately Rs. 90,000/-. Disturbingly, it was noted that the establishment neither maintained purchase and sale records nor possessed the mandatory Schedule H1 register.
The raid resulted in the seizure of the illicit drugs, slated to be presented before the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Chandigarh. A show-cause notice highlighting the observed discrepancies and violations of the Drugs and Cosmetic Act, 1940, has been served to the Chemist Shop by the Drugs Controller-cum-Licensing Authority.
This stern action is part of an ongoing effort to curb unethical practices in the sale, stock, and supply of drugs prone to misuse. The Health Department warns all concerned parties against engaging in such activities, emphasizing that strict actions will be taken against violators of the Drugs and Cosmetic Act/Rules.
