Telangana DCA Raids Illegal Clinic in Hanumakonda, Seizes Antibiotics, Steroids, Tramadol
New Delhi: The Drugs Control Administration (DCA), Telangana, raided an unqualified practitioner's clinic in Shayampet village of Hanumakonda district and seized illegally stocked medicines, including antibiotics, steroids, and habit-forming drugs.
The raid was conducted on February 21, 2026, following credible information about unauthorized clinical practice.
During the operation, officials raided the premises of Racharla Prabhakar, who was running a First Aid Clinic without proper medical qualifications or a valid drug license. Authorities detected and seized 30 varieties of medicines that were illegally stocked for sale. The seized stock included physician’s samples, institutional supply medicines, higher-generation antibiotics, steroids, and habit-forming drugs such as Tramadol injections. The total value of the seized medicines was estimated at Rs 35,000.
Officials noted that the indiscriminate sale and use of higher-generation antibiotics by unqualified persons can pose serious public health risks, including the development of antimicrobial resistance. The presence of steroids was also flagged as a major concern, as misuse can lead to immune suppression, hormonal imbalance, cardiovascular complications, bone and muscle weakness, and psychological effects.
The raid was carried out by Drugs Inspectors J. Kiran Kumar (Hanumakonda) and P. Shravan Kumar (Warangal) under the supervision of Assistant Director Dr. G. Rajyalakshmi, Warangal. Drug samples were collected during the raid and sent for analysis. Authorities confirmed that further investigation is underway and legal action will be initiated against those responsible.
The Drugs Control Administration also issued a strict warning to wholesalers and dealers, stating that supplying medicines to unqualified persons, unlicensed shops, or quacks is a punishable offence under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. Stocking or selling medicines without a valid drug license can attract imprisonment of up to five years.
The regulator urged wholesalers to verify the validity of drug licenses before supplying medicines and advised the public to report illegal drug activities through its toll-free helpline.
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