Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Aug 28: According to the Controller, Drug and Food Control Organization J&K, a team of the organization laid naka at several entry points of the State and seized a consignment of Coughrex batch no: AP-2895 manufactured by Apple Field International Poanta Sahib marketed by Pureca Labs, Pvt. Ltd Maharashtra at Lakhanpur Check Post.
The consignment comprising of 1600 x 100 Ml bottles valuing Rs. 1,42, 400 was seized by Drug Inspector, Lakhanpur. The consignment was bound for consignee M/s Rare Syndicate, Baghesunder, Karan Nagar, Srinagar and was booked through Chinar Roadways vide Builty no:- 60834. The truck driver of vehicle bearing registration no:- HR-55R0485 could not produce purchase records of the drug and in turn produced invoice no:- 529, dated:- 22-08-2013 raised by M/s Rohit Medicose, Baghirath Palace, Delhi.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the drug was being transported by adopting unfair means. The bill pertained to general medicines viz. Levocetrizine, multivitamins etc and in its ambit the seized drug was being pushed into the state.
The operation was carried out successfully with the active cooperation of Commercial Tax authorities posted at Lakhanpur and Assistant Controller, Drugs Samba/Kathua. The detailed investigation in the matter will further expose the nexus and action warranted under law will be initiated against involved persons and company.
Meanwhile, Licensing Authority Srinagar, Mohammad Younis suspended operation of four establishments located in the vicinity of Iqbal Park for contravening various provisions of the Drugs & Cosmetic Act, 1940 and Rules there under. The operation of these medical shops namely M/s Delhi Medicate, M/s Angel Pharmacy, M/s Haleem Pharmacy and M/s Medical Times was disallowed for two to five days.
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