REASI: Reasi Police on Wednesday sealed a medical shop in Katra following allegations of illegal sale and distribution of prescription medicines, including Pregabalin 300 mg capsules.
According to police, action was initiated against Barotra Pharmacy, located at Dhaba Morh near Charan Paduka Mandir, following reliable information about the alleged illegal sale of the drug.
Acting on the information, Police Post Banganga informed the Drug Inspector, Reasi, and sought his presence during the search. Subsequently, a joint team comprising police personnel, the Drug Inspector and the Executive Magistrate, Katra, conducted a search of the premises.
During the search, Pregabalin 300 mg capsules were found inside the shop. The licence holder, identified as Deepak Kumar, reportedly fled from the premises during the proceedings.
Following the search, the Drug Inspector sealed the medical shop in accordance with the prescribed legal procedure and applicable regulatory provisions in the presence of the Executive Magistrate.
Reasi Police said the action was part of its sustained campaign against drug abuse and the illegal procurement, sale and distribution of pharmaceutical drugs.
The police reiterated that strict legal action would be initiated against anyone found violating the law and appealed to chemists, shopkeepers and medical establishments to strictly adhere to prescribed legal and regulatory requirements.
Reasi Police also urged the public to cooperate with authorities in the fight against drug abuse, particularly to safeguard the lives and well-being of residents and pilgrims visiting the holy shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi.
