Drug Control Organisation Anantnag Cracks Down on Irregularities; Six Medical Shops Suspended on the Spot
Anantnag, April 27, In a major enforcement drive, the Drug Control Organisation Anantnag carried out surprise inspections across several areas, including Botingoo, Jablipora, and Arwani, targeting pharmaceutical establishments suspected of regulatory violations.
During the operation, officials discovered serious lapses in mandatory record-keeping at multiple medical stores. Acting swiftly, the inspection team ordered the immediate suspension of six establishments for failing to maintain proper records of drug sales and purchases—a violation under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
The suspended establishments are:
Healthcare Medical Store, Batengoo — Proprietor: Javid Ahmad Ganie | Licence No. AR/15967-68
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R.I Pharmacy, Jablipora — Proprietor: Adil Ahmad Bhat | Licence No. AR/03/1762-63
War Alshifa Medical Store, Arwani — Licence No. AR/03/918-19
Shining Medical Store, Arwani — Proprietor: Riyaz Ahmad Bhat | Licence No. JK-AnG-102083-84
Alshifa Medical Store, Arwani — Proprietor: Fayaz Ahmad | Licence No. AR/03/925-26
Healthcare Medical Store, Arwani — Proprietor: Fayaz Ahmad War
Officials stressed that accurate documentation is crucial for ensuring transparency, traceability, and the safe distribution of pharmaceutical products. Any deviation from these standards poses potential risks to public health.
The department reiterated its zero-tolerance stance on violations and warned that such inspection drives will continue across the district. Authorities affirmed that strict action will be taken against any establishment found flouting drug regulations in the future.
