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Crime
Karnataka Government Considers Transferring Counterfeit Drug Probe to CBI
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 16 Sep 2026, 03:01 AM
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The Karnataka administration is evaluating the possibility of handing over the ongoing investigation into a counterfeit drug racket to the Central Bureau of Investigation.
Karnataka officials are reportedly weighing the option of transferring the probe into a large‑scale counterfeit drug racket to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), according to a Times of India report. The state government has not yet taken a final decision, but sources say the move is being considered to ensure a more impartial and thorough inquiry.
The alleged racket, which is said to involve the manufacture and distribution of fake medicines, has raised concerns about public health and consumer safety across the state. By involving the CBI, the administration hopes to leverage the agency's nationwide investigative capacity and restore public confidence.
If the handover proceeds, the CBI will assume responsibility for gathering evidence, interrogating suspects and filing charges, while the Karnataka police will cooperate as required. The decision is expected to be announced in the coming days, pending necessary approvals from the state cabinet.
The alleged racket, which is said to involve the manufacture and distribution of fake medicines, has raised concerns about public health and consumer safety across the state. By involving the CBI, the administration hopes to leverage the agency's nationwide investigative capacity and restore public confidence.
If the handover proceeds, the CBI will assume responsibility for gathering evidence, interrogating suspects and filing charges, while the Karnataka police will cooperate as required. The decision is expected to be announced in the coming days, pending necessary approvals from the state cabinet.