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Karnataka SIT raids ten sites in six states over Dodderi fake drug ring

The Karnataka Special Investigation Team conducted coordinated raids at ten locations across six states, targeting a counterfeit drug network uncovered in Dodderi on Bengaluru’s outskirts.

The Karnataka Special Investigation Team (SIT) carried out simultaneous raids at ten locations spread across six Indian states as part of a crackdown on a suspected counterfeit pharmaceutical operation.

The raids are linked to a fake drug racket that first came to light in Dodderi, a suburb on the outskirts of Bengaluru, prompting the SIT to expand its probe beyond state borders.

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Authorities said the operation aims to dismantle the illicit supply chain and have not released further details on arrests, seizures or the identities of those involved.

Why This Matters

Counterfeit medicines pose a direct threat to public health and erode confidence in the healthcare system. Karnataka's multi‑state raids signal heightened regulatory vigilance and inter‑state cooperation to curb such illegal networks, which can affect patients nationwide and strain enforcement resources.

Reporting based on verified dispatches from Odisha News, Odisha Breaking News, Odisha Latest N. View primary release ↗
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