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News18
15 hours ago
- News18
Gym Owner Arrested In Telangana After Drugs, Steroids Recovered From Fitness Centre
Last Updated: Police conducted a raid at the Lion Fitness Gym in the Vinayak Chowk area and found illegal drugs and steroids there. The gym was closed and its trade licence was cancelled. A gym owner in Telangana's Adilabad was taken into custody after discovering illegal drugs and steroids at the Lion Fitness Gym in Vinayak Chowk area, according to officials. The gym was sealed and its trade licence was cancelled after the discovery of a 20 ml AMP injection bottle, three drug injections, and 36 steroid tablets during a raid earlier this week, according to NDTV. The raids were conducted on the basis of a tip-off about the illegal drugs and also to send a message that strict measures will be imposed on businesses engaging in unlawful activities, said Adilabad Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) L Jeevan Reddy. The owner of the gym, identified as Sheikh Adil, was suspected to have been consuming illegal drugs and providing steroids to his customers. A case was registered under Section 334/25 and 125 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and 27 (B)(ii) of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act. A recommendation was later made to the Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) to seize the gym, and it was officially seized in the presence of officials from the police, revenue, and municipality departments. The municipality later confirmed that the gym's trade licence had been cancelled. Reddy stated that the distribution of substances like surgical drugs and steroid tablets, which can pose serious health risks, will not be tolerated under any circumstances, while urging the public to remain vigilant and avoid using any tablets or injections offered by gym administrators. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
NDTV
15 hours ago
- NDTV
Drugs, Steroids Found At Telangana Gym, Owner Arrested, Licence Cancelled
A gym owner in Telangana's Adilabad was arrested after illegal drugs and steroids were recovered from the fitness centre, the police said. The premises of Lion Fitness Gym in Vinayak Chowk area was sealed and its trade licence was also cancelled after a 20 ml AMP injection bottle, three drug injections, and 36 steroid tablets were found during a raid earlier this week. According to Adilabad Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) L Jeevan Reddy, the searches were conducted on the basis of a tip-off, and to send across a message that strict measures will be imposed on businesses engaging in unlawful activities. District SP Akhil Mahajan had ordered a crackdown on such irregularities. Mr Reddy said gym owner Sheikh Adil was found to be consuming the illegal drugs and providing steroids to his customers. A case has been registered against Adil at 1 Town Police Station under section 334/25 and 125 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and 27 (B)(ii) of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act. The DSP said such actions, including distribution of drugs used for surgery and steroid tablets that could cause illness, will not be tolerated. Following the raid, a recommendation was made to the Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) to seize the gym. With the RDO's permission, Lion Fitness Gym was officially seized in the presence of officials from the police, revenue, and municipality departments. The municipality also confirmed the cancellation of the gym's trade license. DSP Reddy urged the public to be vigilant and refrain from using any unprescribed tablets or injections offered by gym administrators. He reiterated that criminal cases will be filed against anyone involved in illegal business activities, emphasising the importance of ensuring no irregularities occur in commercial establishments.
Mint
a day ago
- Health
- Mint
Top drug regulator DCGI flags 185 substandard, 4 spurious drugs in June 2025
New Delhi: The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) and state drugs testing laboratories identified 185 drug samples as "Not of Standard Quality" (NSQ) and four as "spurious" during routine regulatory surveillance in June. These spurious drugs were reported from Bihar, one from New Delhi, and two from Telangana. The monthly report, published by the CDSCO, highlights India's persistent challenge in maintaining drug integrity across the nation. Of the 185 NSQ drug samples, 55 were flagged by central drugs laboratories, and 130 by state labs. A senior Delhi government official said that the Delhi drugs control department has down on the sale of fake anti-cholesterol medicines, primarily used for preventing serious cardiovascular conditions such as heart attacks and strokes. The Union health ministry in a statement said that these drug samples failed one or more specified quality parameters, ranging from inadequate active ingredients to issues with dissolution, uniformity of weight, or sterility. The failure is specific to the tested batch and does not necessarily indicate a broader concern for other drug products from the same manufacturer available in the market, the ministry said. 'Investigations revealed that these spurious drugs were manufactured by unauthorized entities using brand names owned by legitimate companies, highlighting the severity of the counterfeit drug problem. The matters are currently under investigation, and stringent action will be taken as per relevant acts and rules,' the ministry said. This rigorous identification and removal of NSQ and spurious drugs from the market is a regular collaborative exercise between central and state regulators. Meanwhile, the ministry of health has implemented several measures to combat the menace of spurious and substandard drugs in India. As part of the plan, the government has strengthened the regulatory framework by making suitable amendments to the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. The government has introduced more stringent penalties for manufacturing spurious and adulterated drugs. Some offenses have also been made cognizable and non-bailable. The government has also enhanced the testing infrastructure and made provision of licence suspension/cancellation which means that state drug regulators have the authority to suspend or cancel manufacturing licences of companies found to have produced NSQ drugs. Efforts are underway to ensure all the drug makers are following good manufacturing practice (GMP) at their units. GMP is a system for ensuring that products are consistently produced and controlled according to quality standards. It is a critical component of quality assurance in the pharmaceutical industry. It ensures patient safety, product consistency, prevention of contamination or errors etc. In May, the apex drug regulator declared 186 drugs as substandard. Two samples were reported as spurious during the month.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Show cause notice to 149 medical shops in Telangana for illegal sale of abortion kits
The Telangana Drugs Control Administration (DCA) conducted a special inspection drive on Wednesday (July 16, 2025) to curb the illegal sale of abortion kits across medical shops. The inspections, held simultaneously in multiple districts, targeted unauthorised sale of Schedule-H drugs such as Mifepristone and Misoprostol tablets, commonly used in medical terminations of pregnancy. The drive, aimed at ensuring compliance with the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and associated rules, revealed serious violations in 149 medical shops. Show Cause notices were issued to these outlets, paving the way for departmental action, officials said. According to the DCA, the officers detected a range of violations during the inspections. These included selling abortion kits without a valid prescription, dispensing drugs in the absence of a licensed pharmacist, and failing to issue or maintain sales and purchase bills. Other lapses included the non-maintenance of prescription registers and irregularities in the documentation of stock records and invoices. 'Abortifacient drugs are powerful medications that should only be used under strict medical supervision. Their misuse can have life-threatening consequences. These inspections are part of our effort to ensure public safety and uphold the law,' said a release.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Delhi govt cracks down on pharmacies trafficking counterfeit medicines
The health department's drugs control department has begun cracking down on pharmacies outside its hospitals to curb illegal drug sellers and the circulation of counterfeit medicines, people familiar with the matter said on Monday. Officials said there are several establishments in Delhi, especially those operating outside major hospitals, which continue to function without the requisite licence. (Representational image) The drugs control department's recently-established drugs intelligence cell raided two premises in central Delhi on Friday, seizing large quantities of unlicensed medical devices and drugs, said officials, requesting anonymity. 'Acting on a tip, a team of drugs inspectors conducted two raids. The first raid was conducted at a dental supplier medical establishment in Daryaganj. The establishment was stocking a range of medical devices including syringes and catheters and certain drugs including Lignocaine, a class of local anesthetic drugs, for sale and distribution without licences, registrations, or valid purchase records,' said an official who was part of the team that conducted the raid. 'At least 180 types of medical devices along with drug items were seized from the premises,' the official added. 'At the same time, the second raid was conducted an establishment at Nigam Medical Market. The establishment was illegally stocking 58 types of medical devices for sale without registration or licence as mandated under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and the Medical Devices Rules, 2017,' the official said. A second official, requesting anonymity, said there are several establishments in Delhi, especially those operating outside major hospitals, which continue to function without the requisite licence despite clear regulations requiring all drug sellers to obtain proper authorisation. 'The government doesn't allow medical shops to operate without registration and licensing under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and Medical Devices Rules, 2017, primarily to ensure public safety and quality control in the sale of drugs and medical devices. Unregulated sale could lead to the distribution of substandard or counterfeit medications, posing serious health risks to the public. As of now, the department has placed special focus on identifying and shutting down such illegal outlets and remains on high alert for any complaints related to counterfeit drugs circulating in the city,' the official said. Referring to the newly set-up intelligence cell at the department, the official added, 'The cell comprises 13 inspectors who gather information from markets and other sources before conducting targeted raids.'
