Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Illegal drug manufacturing racket busted in Delhi's Narela
In Delhi's Narela area, officials from the Delhi Drugs Control Department, FDA Haryana, and Delhi Police found an illegal drug-making and storage operation in a home.
They took many fake medicines, steroids, and tools used to make these drugs.
The person living there said they were just storing medicines, but they couldn't show any licenses or records.
The officials are still investigating to find out who else is involved and where the drugs came from.
The health minister said that making or selling fake medicines is very dangerous and will be punished strictly.
A joint operation by Delhi Drugs Control Department, FDA Haryana, and Delhi Police busted an illegal drug manufacturing racket in Narela, Delhi.
Counterfeit medicines, anabolic steroids, raw materials, and manufacturing equipment were seized.
The occupant claimed the operation was for stocking and packaging allopathic medicines but could not produce any licenses or records.
Additional consignments were found concealed in utility shafts during a follow-up search.
The seized material is being analyzed, and further investigation is underway to identify others involved.
- Who
- Delhi Drugs Control Department, FDA Haryana, Delhi Police
- What
- Busted an illegal drug manufacturing and stocking racket
- When
- July 28
- Where
- Narela, Outer Delhi
- Why
- To prevent the distribution of counterfeit medicines and anabolic steroids
Government and Law Enforcement
Suspected Operators
Legality of the Operation
Government and Law Enforcement
The operation was conducted legally with proper authorization and adherence to the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
Suspected Operators
The occupant claimed the operation was for stocking and packaging allopathic medicines, denying any illegal activity.
- Location
- Narela, Outer Delhi
- Agencies Involved
- Delhi Drugs Control Department, FDA Haryana, Delhi Police
- Items Seized
- Counterfeit medicines, anabolic steroids, raw materials, manufacturing equipment
- Legal Violations
- Sections 18, 18A, and 18B of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940
- Health Minister
- Pankaj Kumar Singh