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Crime
Punjab police warn of surge in illegal pharma pills from other states
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 14 Sep 2026, 05:16 AM
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Punjab police say the influx of illegal pharmaceutical pills from neighboring states is becoming a major drug problem in the state.
Punjab police have identified a growing menace linked to the circulation of illegal pharmaceutical pills sourced from other Indian states. Officials say these unregulated tablets are increasingly reaching consumers across the state, adding a new dimension to Punjab's longstanding drug challenges.
The police department has highlighted that the pills, often marketed as over‑the‑counter remedies, lack proper licensing and may contain harmful substances. Their unchecked distribution is raising concerns among health authorities and law‑enforcement agencies alike.
Authorities are stepping up surveillance at state borders and coordinating with neighboring jurisdictions to intercept shipments before they enter Punjab. While investigations are ongoing, officials stress that curbing this flow will require sustained inter‑state cooperation and stricter enforcement of pharmaceutical regulations.
The police department has highlighted that the pills, often marketed as over‑the‑counter remedies, lack proper licensing and may contain harmful substances. Their unchecked distribution is raising concerns among health authorities and law‑enforcement agencies alike.
Authorities are stepping up surveillance at state borders and coordinating with neighboring jurisdictions to intercept shipments before they enter Punjab. While investigations are ongoing, officials stress that curbing this flow will require sustained inter‑state cooperation and stricter enforcement of pharmaceutical regulations.