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Huge fake medicines racket unearthed in Rajasthan | The Rajasthan Police on Wednesday busted a huge fake drugs racket under the labels of reputed pharmaceutical companies. According to police
two people have been arrested in connection with the racket. The police are interrogating
the arrested to ascertain the details of the people behind the racket. A number
of fake antibiotics and analgesics were seized at the site, the majority of which
were liquid in nature. "When we came in here, we saw that fake medicines were
being filled and labeled under the tags of famous companies like Dabur, Wockhardt,
Pfizer, Aventis and many other companies," said D K Shringi, Drug Controller.
Although police officials declined to confirm any reports, they said that initial
investigations showed that the accused were involved in trading fake cough syrups
and ointments. The major brands which were being packed included cough syrups
like Benadryl, Alex, Zedex, Corex, etc. "We raided this place in concert with
the Drug Department and arrested two people in this matter. The accused are Mohammad
Nisar and Akram Sanab," said Suryaveer Singh, Station House Officer. Reportedly,
a huge quantity of facial creams was also recovered, which were being packaged
under popular brand names. |
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