Ramban, 16 May 2025— Acting on specific and credible information regarding the illegal sale of habit-forming medicines to local youth in the Chanderkote area of District Ramban, a joint search operation was conducted by the Station House Officer (SHO), Police Station Chanderkote, in coordination with the Drug Inspector, Ramban, and the Naib Tehsildar, Chanderkote.
As part of the operation, a search was carried out at a medical establishment operating under the name *Global Health Care*, located in Chanderkote.
Upon inspection and preliminary inquiry, it was found that the proprietor of the shop, Mr. Shamshad Ahmed Bhat, son of Mohammad Saleem Bhat, a resident of Ghari, Tehsil Rajgarh, District Ramban, presently residing in Chanderkote, was involved in the unauthorized sale of habit-forming medicines to the local youth.
In view of the violations observed, the medical shop was sealed, and its operating license has been suspended with immediate effect. The Drug Control Department has initiated further investigation into the matter.
This action underscores the authorities’ commitment to tackling substance abuse, safeguarding public health, and fostering a safer, healthier environment for the community.
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