Hyderabad: The Drugs Control Administration (DCA), Telangana, raided an illegal clinic in Ranga Reddy district and seized unlicensed medicines on Friday.
Officials acted on a tip-off and searched the premises of Chenna Tirupathi, an unqualified practitioner in Nagaram village, Maheshwaram mandal. They found 23 types of drugs, including antibiotics, painkillers, and physician’s samples, stored without a valid licence.
The seized medicines were worth ₹50,000. Officials warned that selling antibiotics without proper qualifications can harm public health and increase antimicrobial resistance.
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Dr P. Sravanthi Reddy, Drugs Inspector for Maheshwaram, led the raid under the supervision of G. Prasad, Assistant Director, Ranga Reddy. The team collected samples for testing. Further investigation is in progress.
The DCA warned that wholesalers and dealers who supply drugs to unlicensed clinics will face strict legal action under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. Only entities with valid licences from the licensing authority can legally stock or sell medicines. Violators may face jail terms of up to five years.
