Muzaffarnagar: A team from the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Himachal Pradesh, conducted a raid at the District Council Drug Market in Muzaffarnagar on Friday evening, triggering concern among local traders. Following an inspection at Gayatri Medical Agency, the team took its proprietor along for further questioning. The action is reportedly linked to an ongoing investigation into a drug-related case in Himachal Pradesh, during which the businessman’s possible connection with the suspected medicine trade came under scrutiny. Further investigation and questioning are underway.
What Led the NCB Team to Muzaffarnagar?
According to available information, the Himachal Pradesh NCB team arrived at Gayatri Medical Agency, located on the first floor of the BSA Compound in the District Council Market. At around 5 PM on Friday, officials inspected the premises and questioned the agency’s proprietor before taking him along.
The operation is believed to be connected with an investigation into a pharmaceutical-related case in Himachal Pradesh. As part of the inquiry, the NCB team reportedly examined the businessman’s possible links to the matter in Muzaffarnagar as well.
Drug Inspector Confirms the Operation
District Drug Inspector Deshbandhu Vimal confirmed receiving information about the NCB operation at the District Council Market. He said the team had arrived from Himachal Pradesh and reportedly took the proprietor with them after inspecting Gayatri Medical Agency.
He added that the businessman’s possible connection with a drug-related case in Himachal Pradesh had come to light. The matter would be examined further on Saturday.
The drug inspector clarified that he was not present during the operation because he had been assigned duty in Saharanpur on Friday to inspect a blood bank.
Medical Agency Had Shifted to District Council Market
According to available details, Gayatri Medical Agency was previously operating from Ansari Road before relocating to the District Council Market some time ago.
Subhash Chauhan, district president of the Muzaffarnagar Chemists and Druggists Association, also confirmed the NCB team’s action. He stated that officials inspected the medical agency and subsequently took its proprietor with them.
Further Details Awaited
The precise nature of the case, the allegations against the businessman and the next course of legal action have not yet been officially disclosed. Further details are expected as the investigation progresses.
Reported by: Rohit
