Fake Tablets, Bogus GST Billing: Gang Making Duplicate Liv-52 Busted In Ghaziabad, 5 Arrested

Ghaziabad: In Ghaziabad, the police had exposed a gang that was playing with people's health by making duplicate Liv 52 tablets. During the raid, the police arrested five people and recovered material used in making fake medicines from them. Police investigation revealed that the accused was running a factory secretly. Here tablets resembling Liv 52 were prepared and then launched in the market as real medicine. From outside the tablet and packing looked exactly like the original, but the ingredients used inside the medicine were completely fake and substandard.

How did the information about this gang reach the police?

After receiving secret information, the health department and the police together started the investigation. The activities were monitored for some time. When it became clear that fake medicines were being manufactured on a large scale, the police suddenly raided and caught the entire gang.

Which accused have been arrested?

Police have detained five accused. These include the main leader of the gang and his associates. Some important clues have also been found during the investigation, from which the police are now interrogating further.

How were fake tablets being made?

Investigation revealed that the gang prepared tablets like Liv 52 using cheap and adulterated compounds. The packing was also done in such a way that the common customer would consider them genuine. This was posing a serious threat to health.

Have the police seized any items?

Yes. In the raid, essential equipment including fake tablets, packing material, printed labels have been seized. Police say that this material has been sent forward for investigation.

Is the network of this gang being investigated?

Police are also investigating whether this gang was active only at the local level or its network is more widespread. The interrogation of the arrested accused is being carried forward from this perspective.

Is this the first time that a case of fake medicine has been caught?

Cases of fake medicines have been coming to light from time to time, but this case of fake tablets of a famous medicine like Liv 52 is a matter of special concern. This can have adverse effects on consumer health.

What steps are the police taking now?

The police have started a thorough investigation into the matter. After interrogating the accused, further efforts will be made to see where they had supplied the fake tablets. Also, indications are being given of strict action against those responsible.

What do the local people say?

Local citizens are worried about this incident and are demanding the administration stop such cases by getting to the root of fake medicines. People complain that it is very important to stop fraud in the name of medicines.