₹5 Cr Fake Medicines Seized Near Bengaluru; Unlicensed Unit Raided
· India · NDTV, The Hindu, Indian Express
Authorities in Karnataka seized more than ₹5 crore worth of fake and spurious medicines from an unlicensed manufacturing unit near Bengaluru. The raid revealed a production line that produced counterfeit drugs intended for hospital use. The unit operated without any official license and was running illegally in the region. Police say the seized drugs could have harmed patients in intensive care units across the state. Investigations are underway to identify other facilities involved and trace the distribution network.
Why it matters
Health officials warn that counterfeit medicines pose a serious risk to ICU patients and could erode confidence in the pharmaceutical supply chain. The seizure exposes enforcement gaps in drug manufacturing licensing.
Read the original report — NDTV
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