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Crime
Gujarat inspects 213 medical stores, issues 25 NDPS violation notices
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 08:16 AM
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State officials inspected 213 medical outlets in Gujarat and served notices to 25 of them for breaching the NDPS Act.
Gujarat's health department carried out a systematic inspection of 213 medical stores across the state as part of a crackdown on illegal narcotics under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The operation, conducted over several weeks, aimed to verify compliance with licensing norms and to detect any unauthorized sale of controlled substances.
The inspections uncovered violations in 25 outlets, which were found to be selling or storing prohibited drugs. Officials issued formal notices to these stores, directing them to halt illegal sales, surrender any seized narcotics, and comply with the statutory penalties prescribed under the NDPS law.
Authorities emphasized that the notices are a warning step and that further legal action, including fines or revocation of licenses, may follow if the violations persist. No arrests were reported during the sweep, but the department said it will continue monitoring the sector to curb drug abuse.
The crackdown reflects the state government's broader effort to strengthen drug control measures and protect public health. Officials urged the public to report any suspicious activity related to drug sales in medical establishments.
The health department plans additional surprise inspections in the coming months to ensure sustained compliance across all medical outlets in Gujarat.
The inspections uncovered violations in 25 outlets, which were found to be selling or storing prohibited drugs. Officials issued formal notices to these stores, directing them to halt illegal sales, surrender any seized narcotics, and comply with the statutory penalties prescribed under the NDPS law.
Authorities emphasized that the notices are a warning step and that further legal action, including fines or revocation of licenses, may follow if the violations persist. No arrests were reported during the sweep, but the department said it will continue monitoring the sector to curb drug abuse.
The crackdown reflects the state government's broader effort to strengthen drug control measures and protect public health. Officials urged the public to report any suspicious activity related to drug sales in medical establishments.
The health department plans additional surprise inspections in the coming months to ensure sustained compliance across all medical outlets in Gujarat.