Chandigarh/Faridabad (Face2News)

Haryana Food & Drugs Administration Department has recovered 6 vials & 4 vials of Remdesivir from the black- marketeers near Aankhir Chowk, Faridabad and Metro Hospital, Faridabad respectively in two different raids conducted by its Drug Control officers.

The accused have been arrested and FIRs have also been lodged under Essential Commodity Act, Drugs Act, Disaster Management Act and Sections 420 and 120-B of the IPC.

While sharing details on black marketing/over pricing and hoarding of essential drugs used for management of Covid-19, Sh. Anil Vij said here today that these days cases of black-marketing/ overcharging have become rampant, due to which the Department was keeping a strict vigil and so far, more than 15 FIRs have already lodged in different districts.

He further added that for smooth distribution of essential drugs for management of the Covid-19, Government has issued detailed guidelines and constituted an expert committee as well.
Further, helpline numbers have also been provided in every district where any person can lodge a complaint.