In a significant development in the ‘expired drug racket’ investigations, the Bhavnagar police have found the insignia (stamp) of the Rajasthan Government on the medicines sold to the main accused, Dr Hemal Mehta.
Bhavnagar Food and Drugs Control Authority (FDCA) Commissioner Deepika Singh said, “The Lignocain Gel — an anesthetic — was found (during raids) with the Rajasthan Government insignia on it. The doctor had tried to hide it by scribbling ballpoint ink on it.”
According to Singh, Dr Mehta was not allowed to use government medicines in his clinic. “Government medicines are meant for poor people (BPL) visiting Primary Heath Centres and Community Health Centres.
She added the doctor agreed during questioning that he had purchased the drugs with the Gujarat government sign from one Madhav Medical Agency, whose owner Nilesh Dholakia is absconding. Meanwhile, after a week-long remand in Bhavnagar, the doctor was taken to the Mahuva police station for further interrogation on Thursday.
By NIrav Bhagat......
