Hyderabad Task Force Nabs 2 for Allegedly Selling Expired Medicines, ₹98,277 Worth of Products Seized in Khairtabad Raid
Hyderabad Commissioner's Task Force arrested two persons for allegedly selling expired medicines from two medical stores in Khairtabad. A total of 3,187 expired medicines and products worth ₹98,277 were seized during the raid.
The Commissioner’s Task Force, Khairtabad Zone Team, Hyderabad, has nabbed two accused persons for allegedly selling expired medicines illegally during a surprise inspection at AL ZAMZAM CHEMIST & DRUGGIST and AL SHIFA MEDICAL & GENERAL STORE in MS Maqtha, Khairtabad, Hyderabad, under the limits of Lake Police Station. A total of 3,187 expired medicines and other products, along with one Motorola mobile phone, worth ₹98,277 were seized. The accused and seized material were handed over to the Drug Inspector, Khairtabad Zone, Hyderabad City, for further action.
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Surprise Raid at Two Medical Stores in Khairtabad
Acting on credible information, the sleuths of the Commissioner’s Task Force, Khairtabad Zone Team, Hyderabad, conducted a surprise inspection at:
- AL ZAMZAM CHEMIST & DRUGGIST, #40, Near A Z Hotel, MS Maqtha, Khairtabad, Hyderabad
- AL SHIFA MEDICAL & GENERAL STORE, #43, MS Maqtha, Khairtabad, Hyderabad
Both establishments fall under the jurisdiction of Lake Police Station and were being operated by Mohd Azharuddin.
Expired Medicines Allegedly Sold for Illegal Financial Gain
During the inspection, the team found a large quantity of expired medicines.
According to the press note:
- The manufacturing and expiry details printed on the medicine strips had allegedly been cut or removed.
- The expired medicines were allegedly being sold to customers for illegal financial gain.
- Various expired protein supplements, energy powders, digestive aids, and nutritional products were also found stocked for sale.
- The seized products appeared to be unfit for human consumption, posing a serious risk to public health and constituting violations.
Apprehended Accused
The following two accused were apprehended:
- Mohd Azharuddin, S/o. Mohd Shareef Uddin, 41 years, Medical Business, Resident of #6-3-1247/443, MS Maqtha, Khairtabad, Hyderabad, Cell No. 9399926187. He is the owner of AL Zamzam Medical and AL Shifa Medical.
- Syed Sohail, S/o. Late Syed Akhter, 20 years, Private Job, Resident of Raj Nagar, MS Maqtha, Khairtabad, Hyderabad. He is an employee of AL Zamzam Chemist & Druggist.
Registered Pharmacist Licences Used for the Medical Shops
The press note provided the following licence details:
AL Shifa Medical & General Stores
- Registered Pharmacist: Ameena Begum
- Qualification: B-Pharmacy
- Registration No.: TG070815
- Registration Date: 17-02-2025
- Licence No.: TG/HYD/2025-132459
- Cell No.: 9703345877
AL Zamzam Chemist & Druggist
- Registered Pharmacist: Rapaka Anil Kumar
- Qualification: B-Pharmacy
- Registration No.: 97763/A1
- Registration Date: 17-02-2025
- Licence No.: TG/16/06/2015-10721
- Cell No.: 9908994516
Seized Products Worth ₹98,277
The Task Force seized the following items:
| Item | Quantity | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Expired Tablets, Syrups, Injections, Ointments, Supplements and other expired products | 3,187 | ₹88,277 |
| Motorola Mobile Phone | 1 | ₹10,000 |
| Total Value | ₹98,277 |
Public Advisory Issued
Police advised the public to:
- Always check the manufacturing date and expiry date before purchasing any medicine.
- Do not buy or use medicines that are expired, have unclear labelling, or have damaged packaging.
- Immediately inform the concerned authorities if expired or suspicious medicines are found being sold.
Officials Involved in the Operation
The apprehension was carried out by:
- P. Raghavender, Inspector of Police, Khairtabad Zone Task Force.
- G. Srikanth, Sub-Inspector of Police, Task Force.
- Staff of the Task Force Khairtabad Zone Team, Hyderabad City.
The press note was issued under the signature of:
VAIBHAV GAIKWAD RAGHUNATH, IPS
Deputy Commissioner of Police
Commissioner’s Task Force, Hyderabad City
The Commissioner’s Task Force, Khairtabad Zone Team, Hyderabad, has nabbed two accused for allegedly selling expired medicines illegally from AL ZAMZAM CHEMIST & DRUGGIST and AL SHIFA MEDICAL & GENERAL STORE in MS Maqtha, Khairtabad, under the limits of Lake Police Station. A total of 3,187 expired medicines and other products, along with one Motorola mobile phone, valued at ₹98,277, were seized and handed over to the Drug Inspector, Khairtabad Zone, Hyderabad City, along with the accused for further action.
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