Massive Rs 1.2 crore Oxytocin seizure in Lucknow, 3 held
Written By : Ruchika Sharma
Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2025-07-04 06:46 GMT | Update On 2025-07-04 06:46 GMT
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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has busted an interstate gang allegedly involved in the unlawful trafficking and supply of oxytocin injections often misused in milch animals and vegetables.
Acting on a tip-off, STF officials conducted a raid on a house located on Mohan Road near Buddheshwar crossing in the Kakori police station area of Lucknow. During the operation, authorities seized nearly 5,87,880 ml of oxytocin, with an estimated market value of Rs 1.20 crore. Three individuals were arrested in the raid.
The arrested men have been identified as Anmol Pal, Awadhesh Pal, both Lucknow residents, and Khageshwar of Sitapur district, the agency said.
Police also recovered Rs 12,000 in cash, 800 empty vials, rubber and aluminum caps, plastic funnels, pipes, packets of salt, and a transport vehicle. Three mobile phones were also seized, the STF said.
According to PTI, the STF said that the gang was procuring high-density oxytocin disguised as mineral water parcels from Bihar.
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