The Cyber Cell of the Delhi Police’s Crime Branch recently busted a major and highly organised racket involved in the manufacture and nationwide distribution of spurious Schedule-H medicines, with recoveries estimated at around Rs 2.3 crore. The fake drugs were being sold as genuine branded products, posing a serious risk to public health. Schedule-H medicines are prescription-only drugs.

The two arrested accused have been identified as Gaurav Bhagat, a resident of Meerpur Hindu Village in Loni, Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh); and Shree Ram alias Vishal Gupta, a resident of Nirmal Vihar, Sabhapur, Delhi .

The operation was conducted under the leadership of Inspector Manjeet Kumar and under the supervision of Anil Sharma, Assistant Commissioner of Police.

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