Surat Medical Shop Owner Arrested For Selling Animal Tonic To Children
· India · NDTV, India Today
A medical shop owner in Surat has been arrested for allegedly repackaging an animal feed supplement and selling it as a tonic for children. The accused transferred large cans of Himalaya Liv.52 Protec Liquid Veterinary Feed Supplement into smaller 60 ml and 100 ml bottles. Police launched an investigation following complaints regarding the unauthorized sale of veterinary products for human consumption. Local health authorities have seized the repackaged bottles from the premises. The exact number of bottles sold to consumers remains under investigation.
Why it matters
Selling unapproved animal supplements for human consumption poses severe health risks to children and highlights critical gaps in local drug regulation enforcement.
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