Moga, Nov 8 (PTI) Punjab Police have arrested a person for his alleged involvement in the theft of de-addiction medicines from the Moga Civil Hospital, officials said on Saturday.

Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh termed the theft as a serious crime and assured that the strictest legal action will be taken against the accused.

“The accused involved in stealing narcotic tablets from the Moga Civil Hospital have been arrested within days of the incident. I commend the Moga District Administration and Police for their efforts," said the minister in a statement.

Giving details of the case, the minister said on the night of Diwali, de-addiction medicines were stolen from the Moga Civil Hospital. A total of 10,150 stolen tablets were recovered, while 850 tablets had already b

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