Raid: Drugs worth Rs 50000 seized at quack clinic in Telangana
Telangana: Drugs Control Administration, Telangana has raided a quack's clinic in Thimmapur Village, Jagdevpur Mandal, Siddipet District, and seized drugs illegally stocked worth Rs 50000 for sale.
On credible information, Drugs Control Administration officials, on 24th August, 2025 raided the premises of a quack/unqualified practitioner H. Ramesh, situated at D. No. 1-1, Thimmapur Village, Jagdevpur Mandal, Siddipet District, who was conducting clinical practice without proper qualifications at his clinic.
During the raid, DCA officials detected 32 varieties of medicines, including antibiotics, steroids, analgesics, IV fluids etc. stocked at the premises without a drug licence.
DCA officials detected several ‘antibiotics’ at the clinic during the raids. Indiscriminate sale of antibiotics, by unqualified persons may have disastrous consequences on the health of public, including emergence of ‘Antimicrobial Resistance’.
Officials found ‘steroids’ at the clinic of 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.
Smt. S. Vinay Sushmi, Drugs Inspector, Siddipet, Sri. Raja Reddy, Drugs Inspector, Kamareddy carried out the raid under the supervision of Dr. J. Raju, Assistant Director, Siddipet. DCA officers lifted the samples for analysis. Further investigation will be carried out, and action will be taken as per the law against all the offenders.
DCA directed all the Wholesalers/Dealers to ensure that medicines are supplied only to entities holding a valid drug license issued by the competent Licensing Authority. It is the responsibility of every Wholesaler/Dealer to verify and maintain records of the validity of drug licenses of recipient establishments before effecting supplies. Noncompliance in this regard will attract strict action as per law.
The Drugs Control Administration, Telangana, issues drug licenses for the stocking and selling of medicines in accordance with the provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act. Stocking drugs for sale without a drug license is punishable under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, with imprisonment for up to five years.
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