Uttar Pradesh News Desk: GRP Charbagh has intercepted the consignment of oxytocin injection, which is used in making vegetables bigger and brighter, sent from Bihar. 43 parcels from Bihar were booked in the name of a person from Sitapur. Investigation was conducted after receiving information about parcel being sent from Chhapra-Lucknow Junction.
It was revealed that 43 parcels were received on paper. At the same time, five parcels were delivered. In case of doubt, the medicine department was informed. After investigation, the team confirmed that there was oxytocin injection. Whose price is around two crores.
Success achieved under Operation Vigilant: Inspector GRP Mukesh Singh Under Operation Vigilant, information was received about the arrival of oxytocin injection from Chhapra-Lucknow Junction Express. During investigation in the parcel house, 38 boxes were found which contained injections. On being informed, Drug Inspector Nilesh Sharma arrived. Who confirmed that it was oxytocin injection. According to the inspector, Santosh Singh had booked the parcel from Bihar Chapra. Which was to be delivered to Ram Lotan, resident of Sitapur Laharpur. According to the inspector, after getting the information that five parcels had been received, the team kept waiting for a long time. But, no one came to collect the remaining parcel. According to the inspector, about 10 lakh 87 thousand 200 ml of oxytocin has been recovered. Whose price is two crore rupees. At the same time, a case has been registered against Santosh and Ram Lotan in the GRP police station.
Oxytocin is a banned drug
Former treasurer of DPA and senior pharmacist Rajat Yadav told that this is a banned medicine. It is mostly used in animals. When an animal’s calf dies and stops giving milk, it is given an injection. This causes hormonal changes. Its effect is negative. It is also used in vegetables and fruits etc. That is why it has been banned.
Search continues for people associated with the gang
Inspector GRP Mukesh Singh said that there is a possibility of a big gang being involved. In view of this, a case has been registered against others also. The team will also investigate the addresses of the nominated people. However, no input has been received yet. There will be a big revelation in this matter soon.
Mathura News Desk
