Hyderabad: Officials from the Telangana Drugs Control Administration (DCA) conducted a raid in Moosarambagh, Malakpet, uncovering fake drugs valued at Rs 5.21 lakh. The confiscated products included medicines for diabetes, high blood pressure, and abortion kits.
Following a tip-off about illegal drug storage without a license, the DCA searched a house in the area. They arrested Puvvada Lakshmana, who has previous involvement in selling counterfeit drugs.
The DCA revealed that Lakshmana had stored a significant amount of medicines at his home improperly.
During the operation, authorities seized various drugs. Among them were Tazloc-CT 6.25 tablets, falsely labeled as manufactured by Madras Pharmaceuticals and marketed by USV Pvt. Ltd. Other seized items included Dapacose-10 and Dapacose-5 tablets, allegedly produced by InnovaCaptab Ltd. and marketed by J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Additionally, Clear-Kit Tablets, wrongly reported to be from Maxcare Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., were taken.
Samples of these drugs are being tested for authenticity. The investigation into this matter continues.
The DCA has requested the public to report any suspicious drug activities. They can reach out via the toll-free number 1800-599-6969 or call during working hours from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm on weekdays.
