Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Large quantity of medicines dumped in canal in UP’s Jalaun
In a place called Jalaun in Uttar Pradesh, India, a lot of medicines were found floating in a canal and dumped on its banks.
These medicines were supplied by the government and included things like cough syrups and iron tablets.
The health department is investigating to find out where these medicines came from and why they were dumped.
The medicines were not expired and were worth around Rs 4-5 lakh.
The officials suspect that someone from a health facility might have thrown them away on purpose.
Once they find out who is responsible, they plan to take strict action.
A large quantity of government-supplied medicines was found dumped in a canal in Kadaura block, Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh.
The medicines included cough syrups, iron tablets, and other drugs commonly used for pregnant women and various ailments.
The medicines were not expired and bore the Uttar Pradesh government’s monogram, indicating they were official supplies.
The estimated value of the dumped medicines is around Rs 4-5 lakh.
The health department has ordered an inquiry to ascertain the source of the medicines and suspects deliberate disposal by health facility staff.
- Who
- Health department and local villagers in Kadaura block, Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh
- What
- A large quantity of government-supplied medicines were found dumped in a canal
- When
- January 15, 2024
- Where
- Kadaura block, Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- The reason for the dumping is under investigation, with suspicions of deliberate disposal by health facility staff
- Location
- Kadaura block, Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh
- Date
- January 15, 2024
- Estimated Value of Medicines
- Rs 4-5 lakh
- Types of Medicines
- Cough syrups, iron tablets, and other drugs for pregnant women and various ailments
- Action Taken
- Inquiry ordered by the health department