Pune Police Arrests Two Youths In Hadapsar For Selling Intoxicating Medicines
Pune Police Arrests Two Youths In Hadapsar For Selling Intoxicating Medicines ( Representational image )
Pune: The misuse of pharmaceutical drugs for intoxication is on the rise, with many young individuals turning to medicinal substances as a cheaper alternative to narcotics. In a recent crackdown, Hadapsar police arrested two youths for illegally selling intoxicating medicines.
The accused have been identified as Yogesh Suresh Raut (25, resident of Manjari, Hadapsar) and Nisar Chand Sheikh (23, resident of Hadapsar). A complaint in this regard was filed by Police Constable Mahesh Chavan at Hadapsar Police Station.
According to the police, neither Raut nor Sheikh holds a pharmaceutical degree or a license from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Authorities received a tip-off about their illegal stock of medicines being used for intoxication. Acting on this information, police set up a trap in Jijamata Vasahat, Hadapsar, and apprehended the duo, seizing multiple bottles of these medicines. Police stated that consuming such drugs without medical supervision can lead to severe health consequences, including death.
The operation was conducted under the guidance of Senior Police Inspector Sanjay Mogle and Crime Branch Inspector Nilesh Jagdale. Sub-Inspector Mulani is investigating the case.
Notably, six months ago, a woman was arrested in Hadapsar for selling similar intoxicating medicines, which had also led to her personal addiction. Authorities have previously uncovered cases of college students falling into the trap of drug abuse through such medications. The sale of these drugs without a doctor’s prescription is strictly prohibited.
