Anantnag, Apr 27: The Drugs and Food Control Organisation on Monday suspended operations of six medical shops in Anantnag after surprise inspections found violations of mandatory rules, officials said.
Inspection teams carried out raids in the Botengoo area of Anantnag and Jablipora and Arwani areas of Bijbehara, where several establishments were found failing to maintain proper records of drug sale and purchase as required under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
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Officials said six pharmacies were immediately shut after violations were detected during the inspections.
The closed shops include Healthcare Medical Store in Botengoo, R.I Pharmacy in Jablipora, and four outlets in Arwani — War Alshifa Medical Store, Shining Medical Store, Alshifa Medical Store, and Healthcare Medical Store.
Authorities said the action is part of an intensified enforcement drive to ensure compliance with pharmaceutical regulations and safeguard public health.
Officials added that inspections will continue across the district and warned that strict legal action will be taken against any medical establishment found violating norms.
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They said ensuring the availability of quality medicines remains a key responsibility of the department, as the general public may not always be able to assess medicine quality independently. (KNT)
