Pan-India Fake Drug Syndicate Busted: Six Arrested

A large-scale counterfeit drug syndicate has been disrupted by authorities in India, leading to the arrest of six individuals, including the alleged kingpin, Rajesh Mishra. The syndicate was producing and distributing counterfeit life-saving medications across India under labels of well-known pharmaceutical companies without active pharmaceutical ingredients.

Police revealed that the operation involved a complex network using encrypted messaging and disguised payment routes. Manufacturing units were based in Haryana and Himachal Pradesh, with fake drugs distributed nationwide, masking logistics through regular couriers, personal vehicles, and unlicensed medical practitioners.

Preliminary forensic tests showed no immediate toxins, but the fake medications posed significant health risks as they offered ineffective treatment. Authorities are pursuing further investigation into the supply chain, financial networks, and additional members of the syndicate.

(With inputs from agencies.)