
Licences of 138 medical shops suspended across Telangana over illegal sale of habit-forming drugs
In Telangana, authorities have suspended licences for 138 medical shops after discovering illegal sales of habit‑forming drugs. The crackdown followed investigations that found the outlets were distributing controlled substances without proper authorization. The state health department said the action aims to curb illicit drug distribution and protect public health. The suspended shops must comply with regulations before resuming operations.