Illegal clinic run by Quack busted, DCA seize drugs worth Rs 1.60 lakhs

Hyderabad: The Drugs Control Administration (DCA) Telangana recently raided a clinic in Secunderabad, which was operated by a quack falsely claiming to be an MBBS doctor, and seized drugs worth Rs.1.60 lakhs stocked for sale at the clinic.

The quack allegedly ran the clinic by falsely claiming to be a doctor as the officials found doctor stamps with fake registration numbers and prescription books. He was practising medicine without proper qualifications, thereby deceiving the public.

During the raid, officials from the administration found large quantities of medicines stocked at the premises without any drug license. Among the seized items were 44 varieties of medicines, including antibiotics, steroids, analgesics, anti-ulcer drugs, and more. Notably, medicines intended for Indian Railways Supply were also found at the clinic.  

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The raid was conducted on May 2nd and 3rd based on a credible tip-off where the officials detected several higher-generation ‘antibiotic injections’ and steroids at the clinic. 

"The indiscriminate sale of antibiotics by unqualified individuals could have disastrous consequences for public health, potentially leading to the emergence of 'Antimicrobial Resistance'," mentioned the press note. 

Officials also found ‘steroids’ at the clinic operated by the quack. Misusing steroids can have serious health consequences, including immune system suppression, hormonal imbalances, muscle and bone weakness, cardiovascular problems, and psychological effects. The indiscriminate use of steroids poses significant risks to public health.

Sri. B. Govind Singh, Drugs Inspector, Secunderabad and Sri. G. Anil, Drugs Inspector, Malakpet carried out the raid. DCA officers lifted the samples for analysis. 

Following this, the Drugs Control Administration, Telangana filed a complaint at the Tukaramgate Police Station against the quack under Sections 419 (Punishment for cheating by personation) and 420 (Cheating) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Further investigation will be carried out, and action will be taken as per the law against all the offenders.

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