Massive Rs 1.2 crore Oxytocin seizure in Lucknow, 3 held

Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli

Published On 2025-07-04 06:46 GMT | Update On 2025-07-04 06:46 GMT

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.

“Once received, they repackaged it into smaller ampoules and illegally distributed it in Lucknow and adjoining districts. The oxytocin was allegedly used to artificially stimulate milk production in cattle and accelerate the growth of fruits and vegetables, posing serious health hazards to both animals and humans,” the STF said in a statement.

“The injections were being diluted and filled into unlicensed vials in unhygienic conditions,” the agency said, noting that “its misuse is not only illegal but extremely dangerous”.

It further said that the samples have been sent for laboratory testing to verify contamination and potency.

A case has been registered at Kakori police station under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including sections 318 (cheating), 280 (making atmosphere noxious to health), 276 (adulteration of drugs), and 112 (petty organised crime).

Further investigation is underway to identify the Bihar-based supplier and other possible accomplices, the STF added.

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Massive Rs 1.2 crore Oxytocin seizure in Lucknow, 3 held

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