Antibiotics, Steroids Among 41 Drug Varieties Seized in Telangana DCA Raid on Hanumakonda Clinic
New Delhi: The Drugs Control Administration (DCA), Telangana, has raided the clinic of an alleged quack in Hanumakonda district and seized medicines that were being illegally stocked for sale. The enforcement action was carried out at a clinic operating in Indira Nagar, Yenugulagadda, Hanumakonda Mandal, following credible information received by authorities.
According to the DCA, officials conducted the raid on June 4, 2026, at First Aid Clinic operated by Batthula Raju Kumar, who was allegedly practicing medicine without possessing the required qualifications. During the inspection, officials detected 41 varieties of medicines, including 35 varieties of Institutional Supply medicines, which were being stocked at the premises for sale.
The seized stock included antibiotics, steroids, analgesics, anti-ulcer medicines, intravenous fluids and antihypertensive drugs. The total value of the medicines seized during the operation was estimated at Rs 10,000.
DCA officials expressed concern over the presence of antibiotics at the clinic, stating that indiscriminate sale and use of such medicines by unqualified individuals can contribute to antimicrobial resistance, a growing public health challenge. Authorities also found steroids among the stocked medicines and warned that their misuse can lead to serious health complications, including suppression of the immune system, hormonal disturbances, muscle and bone weakness, cardiovascular disorders and psychological effects.
The raid was conducted by Drugs Inspectors J. Kiran Kumar of Hanumakonda and P. Shravan Kumar of Warangal under the supervision of Dr G. Rajyalakshmi, Assistant Director, Warangal. Samples of the seized medicines have been collected for analysis, and further investigation is underway. The administration said legal action would be initiated against all those found responsible.
The DCA also issued an advisory to wholesalers and dealers, warning that supplying medicines to quacks, unqualified practitioners or establishments operating without valid drug licences constitutes a violation of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. The department stated that strict action would be taken against entities involved in unauthorized and illegal medicine supply chains.
Authorities reminded wholesalers and dealers that medicines must be supplied only to entities holding valid drug licences issued by the competent licensing authority. They were also directed to verify and maintain records of licence validity before making any supply.
The DCA reiterated that stocking medicines for sale without a valid drug licence is a punishable offence under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and can attract imprisonment of up to five years.
