Telangana DCA Cracks Down on Illegal Clinic in Armoor, Seizes Medicines Stocked Without License
Hyderabad: In a continued effort to curb illegal medical practices, the Drugs Control Administration (DCA), Telangana, raided an unauthorized clinic operated by a quack in Armoor town, Nizamabad District. The raid led to the seizure of unlicensed medicines valued at Rs. 17,000.
Acting on credible information, DCA officials conducted a raid on the premises of Kali Jugal Roy, an unqualified practitioner operating under the name “Bharathi Clinic” in Armoor. Roy was found to be conducting clinical practice without holding valid medical qualifications or a drug license.
During the inspection, DCA officials discovered 14 varieties of medicines stocked at the clinic, including potent steroids like Dexamethasone and various analgesics. The misuse of such steroids is known to pose serious health hazards such as immune system suppression, hormonal imbalance, cardiovascular complications, and psychological disorders.
The raid was executed by Smt. R. Srilatha, Drugs Inspector, Nizamabad Rural, under the supervision of Sri. N. Narasiah, Assistant Director, Nizamabad. Samples of the seized drugs have been sent for analysis, and further investigation is underway. Legal action will be initiated against all individuals involved as per the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.
Since January 2024, the DCA Telangana has registered cases against 164 quacks for similar violations involving the illegal stocking and sale of medicines.
In a strong advisory, the DCA has warned wholesalers and dealers against supplying medicines to unauthorized and unqualified individuals. It emphasized that medicines must only be supplied to establishments holding valid drug licenses. Non-compliance will attract strict penal action, including imprisonment of up to five years.
The public is urged to report any illegal drug-related activities, including manufacturing or distribution, by calling the DCA’s toll-free helpline at 1800-599-6969, operational from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm on working days.
Telangana DCA Cracks Down on Quack Clinic in Armoor, Nizamabad
On May 24, 2025, the Drugs Control Administration (DCA), Telangana, raided a clinic in Armoor, Nizamabad District, run illegally by unqualified practitioner Kali Jugal Roy. Authorities seized 14 types of medicines,… pic.twitter.com/dtcg0igrX4
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