Bengaluru fake drug racket: SIT probes hospitals that purchased medicines from accused, examines compliance

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the fake medicine racket has now turned its focus towards hospitals that purchased medicines from the accused and is examining the possible repercussions of the sale and use of the drugs.

Sources said the medicines allegedly supplied through the racket were sold to several hospitals in Bengaluru. The hospitals have been issued notices seeking details and explanations regarding their purchases.

The SIT is examining whether the hospitals were aware of the nature and source of the medicines and whether any rules or mandatory procedures were violated while procuring the drugs. Investigators are also looking into the circumstances under which the hospitals purchased the medicines at comparatively lower prices.

The Drugs Control Department has also sought the assistance of the Central government to examine measures to regulate and cap the prices of the medicines, sources said.