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Crime
Mob vandalises medical store in Ludhiana over alleged wrong drug
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 15 Oct 2026, 05:15 PM
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A crowd damaged a medical store in Ludhiana after accusing it of dispensing incorrect medication, prompting police investigation.
Ludhiana, Punjab – A medical store in the city was ransacked after members of the public alleged that the shop had supplied an incorrect medication. Witnesses reported that the crowd entered the premises, broke glass displays and damaged shelving before dispersing. Local police arrived at the scene and secured the area, confirming that an investigation into the incident has been opened. Authorities have urged residents to resolve such disputes through legal channels and assured that those responsible will be held accountable. The incident highlights growing public frustration over perceived medical negligence and the need for stricter oversight of pharmaceutical sales.