Archive · 24 Jul 2026
UP Govt Busts Fake Medicine Factory
The Uttar Pradesh government, under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's 'zero tolerance' policy against fake medicines, successfully raided a fake medicine factory in Dehradun.
The investigation started with the recovery of fake Flozen medicine in Lucknow and led to the arrest of two individuals, Rajendra Singh alias Arun Tunda and Vinay Chand.
The raid uncovered a large quantity of fake medicines, packaging material, and modern machinery worth nearly Rs 1 crore.
Digital evidence, including WhatsApp chats and photographs, played a crucial role in tracing the interstate network.
The government is committed to eradicating the fake medicine trade and ensuring public health safety.
The Uttar Pradesh government raided a fake medicine factory in Dehradun under a 'zero tolerance' policy.
The investigation began with the recovery of fake Flozen medicine in Lucknow.
Two individuals, Rajendra Singh alias Arun Tunda and Vinay Chand, were arrested.
The raid uncovered fake medicines, packaging material, and modern machinery worth nearly Rs 1 crore.
Digital evidence, including WhatsApp chats and photographs, was crucial in tracing the interstate network.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh government, Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA), Crime Branch Ghaziabad
- What
- Raided a fake medicine factory and arrested two individuals
- When
- July 19, 2026 (initial investigation), July 22, 2026 (arrest of Rajendra Singh alias Arun Tunda)
- Where
- Dehradun, Uttarakhand
- Why
- To dismantle the interstate network of fake medicine manufacturing and distribution
Government Action
Criminal Network
Government's Stance
Government Action
The Uttar Pradesh government is committed to eradicating the fake medicine trade under a 'zero tolerance' policy.
Criminal Network
The criminal network is engaged in manufacturing and distributing fake medicines, endangering public health.
Investigation and Arrests
Government Action
The government has successfully raided the factory and arrested key members of the gang.
Criminal Network
The gang members are involved in illegal activities and are being pursued by law enforcement.
- Location of Raid
- Dehradun
- Arrested Individuals
- Rajendra Singh alias Arun Tunda, Vinay Chand
- Recovered Items
- Fake medicines, packaging material, modern machinery worth nearly Rs 1 crore
- Key Evidence
- Digital evidence including WhatsApp chats and photographs of fake strips
- Legal Action
- Case registered under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, including Section 111 relating to organised crime
