Mathura Crackdown: Illegal Medical Store Busted, Drugs Seized
Authorities raid an unlicensed medical store in Mathura's Nagla Sanja village, seizing medicines worth Rs 46,000 and sending samples for testing.
In a decisive move to safeguard public health, the Drug Department in Mathura has targeted the operation of an unlicensed medical store Mathura, seizing a significant stock of medicines and initiating legal proceedings against the operator.
Raid Triggered by Online Complaint
The operation was carried out following specific directives from Arvind Kumar Gupta, the Assistant Commissioner (Drugs) of the Agra Division. The crackdown was set in motion after the department received an online complaint regarding the illegal sale of pharmaceuticals in the region.
Acting on this lead, Drug Inspector Prem Pathak led a raid on October 22, 2026, targeting a medical establishment located near the Panchayat Bhawan in Nagla Sanja village. The store is situated within the Mahavan Tehsil, falling under the jurisdiction of the Baldeo police station.
Illegal Operations Exposed
Upon inspecting the premises, authorities identified the operator as Jitendra Jain, son of Anil. During the interrogation, it became evident that the store was storing and selling various allopathic medicines without possessing a valid drug sales license.
When the Drug Inspector demanded the necessary legal documentation and permits to operate the pharmacy, the operator was unable to produce any such records, confirming the illegal nature of the business.
Seizures and Quality Concerns
Following the discovery, Drug Inspector Prem Pathak proceeded with the standard legal protocol. The entire stock was inventoried using Form-16, resulting in the seizure of allopathic medicines with an estimated market value of approximately Rs 46,000.
Beyond the lack of licensing, the department expressed concerns regarding the quality of the drugs being sold to the public. To verify this, officials collected two samples of the medicines, which have been dispatched to a government laboratory for rigorous testing and analysis.
Legal Consequences and Public Warning
Drug Inspector Prem Pathak emphasized that operating a pharmacy without a license is not merely a regulatory lapse but a serious offense under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act. He highlighted that such illegal stores pose a grave risk to the health and safety of the community.
"Selling drugs without a license is a serious offense... and poses a significant risk to public health," stated Inspector Pathak.
The department has clarified that a formal case will be filed in the competent court against the offender. This legal action will follow the conclusion of the investigation and the receipt of the laboratory test results for the seized samples.
The Drug Department has issued a stern warning that this is part of a larger campaign, and raids against illegal medical stores will continue across the entire district to ensure that only authorized and quality-checked medicines reach the citizens.