Delhi Police have uncovered a major racket in which medicines meant for free distribution in government hospitals were being illegally sold in the market.
The Crime Branch seized medicines worth about ₹70 lakh and arrested five people linked to the operation. The drugs were marked “not for sale,” indicating they were part of government supply meant for patients at public hospitals.
According to police, the racket had been running for over a year. A network of people was involved in collecting, transporting, and selling these medicines for profit. The main accused is believed to be a wholesale dealer who handled distribution, while others helped move the stock across locations.
Investigations also revealed the involvement of insiders at a government hospital. A pharmacist and a contractual staff member from Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital were arrested for allegedly diverting medicines from official stock by manipulating records.
The seized stock included costly and essential medicines such as antibiotics and critical care drugs that are usually provided free to patients. Officials said the diversion of such medicines could have affected treatment for many people relying on public healthcare.
The accused reportedly used vehicles like cars and small transport vans to move the medicines and sell them through private channels. The arrests were made after police received specific information and conducted a targeted operation.
All recovered medicines and vehicles have been taken into custody, and a case has been registered. Police are now tracing the money trail and trying to identify other people involved in the network.
Officials said the case highlights the misuse of government resources meant for public welfare. They added that strict action will be taken against those responsible.
The investigation is still ongoing, and authorities believe more people could be linked to the racket.
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