Surat Medical Shop Owner Sells Veterinary Product as Medicine for Children; Arrested
Police said the accused repackaged veterinary feed supplement into children’s medicine and sold it at twice the price, seizing items worth Rs 31,195.
- On Wednesday, Surat Police arrested medical shop owner Mohammad Sajid Ibrahim Mulla, 51, for allegedly repackaging veterinary feed as pediatric medicine. Deputy Commissioner of Police Rajdeepsinh Nakum confirmed the arrest following a raid in Gopipura.
- Mulla allegedly transferred 'Himalaya Liv.52 Protec Liquid Veterinary Feed Supplement' from large cans into smaller 60 ml and 100 ml bottles, then affixed counterfeit labels to sell the animal product as 'Himalaya Liv.52 Drops' for children.
- Police stated Mulla sold the counterfeit product at twice its original price. The Surat Special Operations Group seized materials and items valued at Rs 31,195 during the operation.
- Athwa police station registered an FIR under Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita sections 123, 125, 336, and 278, covering causing hurt by poison, rash acts endangering life, forgery, and selling a drug as a different substance.
- Police advised consumers who purchased the medicine to seek medical attention immediately if they experienced adverse health effects. Authorities urged the public to verify medicine authenticity with treating doctors and follow prescriptions strictly.
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