Major Fake Drug Syndicate Busted: Six Arrested in Nationwide Crackdown

A nationwide crackdown by Delhi Police's Anti-Gang Squad has led to the arrest of six individuals involved in the manufacture and distribution of counterfeit lifesaving drugs. The syndicate operated across several states, with major operations occurring in Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 06-08-2025 16:40 IST | Created: 06-08-2025 16:40 IST
Major Fake Drug Syndicate Busted: Six Arrested in Nationwide Crackdown
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Delhi Police's Anti-Gang Squad has successfully dismantled a major counterfeit drug syndicate involved in manufacturing and distributing fake lifesaving medicines across multiple states. Six individuals, including a kingpin, were apprehended in the operation.

The busted network extended through various locations including Moradabad, Deoria, and Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh; Panipat and Jind in Haryana; and Baddi and Solan in Himachal Pradesh. Police raids led to the uncovering of factories in Jind, Haryana, and Baddi, HP.

The operation intensified after a strategic interception at a fuel station in Delhi, where two men from Moradabad were caught transporting counterfeit drugs. Further investigation revealed a widespread racket, with follow-up raids and interrogations uncovering the full extent of their illegal activities.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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