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New Delhi: Delhi Police’s Crime Branch intensifies search operation against fake drug racket scam and has unearthed a massive racket involved in producing and selling fake cancer chemotherapy drugs. The operation led to the arrest of eight people, including two employees from a cancer hospital. The police seized a substantial amount of fake drugs worth nearly Rs 4 crore.
This successful operation sheds light on the dark underbelly of the pharmaceutical industry, revealing the disturbing trend of counterfeit life-saving drugs infiltrating the market. Those arrested also include two employees of a renowned cancer hospital, highlighting the deadly nature of this racket.
The operation was carefully planned and executed following credible intelligence regarding illegal activities. Fake cancer medicines worth about Rs 4 crore were seized in raids at several places in Delhi and Gurugram.
The mastermind, recognised as Viphil Jain, along with his accomplices, was found to be refilling empty vials with a cheap anti-fungal solution, deceitfully packaging these as high-cost cancer treatments. The involvement of medical professionals in this scheme underscores the betrayal of trust and the dangerous risks posed to unsuspecting patients.
The arrestees included individuals with a background in the medical field, who leveraged their access and knowledge to facilitate this nefarious operation. Two of those arrested were employees of a reputed cancer hospital, raising serious concerns about the integrity of medical institutions and the ease with which such dangerous frauds can be perpetrated.
The busting of this racket is a reminder of the vulnerabilities of the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. This highlights the urgent need for stricter regulations and more robust verification processes to protect patients from such heinous crimes.
This operation not only highlights the commendable efforts of Delhi Police but also serves as an important wake-up call to the regulatory bodies, health care institutions and the public at large. The fight against counterfeit medicines is not just a legal fight but a moral imperative to protect the most vulnerable in society. As the case unfolds, it will be important to monitor the steps taken by the authorities to address this systemic issue and prevent such breaches of trust in the future.
