Patiala, October 27, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
The Drug Control Department inspected two medical stores in Patiala district as part of its ongoing enforcement drive to ensure compliance with drug laws and regulations. During one of the inspections, three types of medicines worth ₹2,400 were seized due to discrepancies in sale and purchase records.
Zonal Licensing Authority (ZLA), Patiala, Navjot Kaur said Drug Control Officers (DCOs) Patiala-1 and Patiala-2, along with a police team from Police Station Sadar Nabha, inspected a Medicos store in Village Alorhan, Nabha.
The inspection was conducted as part of an investigation into a case registered at Police Station Sadar Nabha under Section 22 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and Sections 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and 27/61/85 of the NDPS Act.
Certain general contraventions were observed during the inspection. However, no habit-forming drugs were found on the premises at the time of the inspection.
Navjot Kaur further said that, acting on a complaint, a joint inspection was conducted at a medical store near Rajindra Hospital in Patiala by DCOs Patiala-1, Patiala-2 and Patiala-3.
During this inspection, officials observed certain general contraventions and seized three types of medicines collectively valued at ₹2,400 under Form 16. The action was taken due to discrepancies between the sale and purchase records maintained by the store.
The Zonal Licensing Authority reiterated that the Drug Control Department remains committed to enforcing drug regulations and taking appropriate action wherever violations are detected.
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