Doda police launch major inspection drive of medical shops across district

DODA, 13 May 2026Doda Police intensified their crackdown on the misuse of medicines and narcotic substances today by conducting joint inspection drives at medical shops across Bhella, Assar, Khellani, and Thathri.

These inspections were carried out to ensure that all pharmacies are operating within legal frameworks and maintaining proper records of scheduled drugs. During the exercises, officials checked for valid licenses, storage conditions, and strict adherence to government regulations to prevent the diversion of pharmaceutical products into illegal channels.

In Bhella, the in-charge of Police Post Karara teamed up with the Naib Tehsildar and local medical officers to review records and license validity at several establishments.

A similar operation was conducted in Assar, where the Station House Officer joined forces with a Magistrate and health officials to monitor the sale and stock of habit-forming medicines.

Shopkeepers in these areas were warned to maintain transparent records and follow all prescribed norms or face strict legal action.The drive extended to Khellani and Thathri, where police teams collaborated with revenue, municipality, and health department staff.

In Khellani, officials from the Trauma Centre assisted in verifying legal formalities and storage protocols. In Thathri, the local police conducted a comprehensive briefing for shop owners on standard operating procedures and the legal guidelines required for the regulation of medicines.

These coordinated efforts aim to strengthen the monitoring of medical establishments at the grassroots level.District Police Doda has reiterated its commitment to eliminating the illegal sale of drugs and ensuring public safety.

Authorities have appealed to both the public and medical shop owners to comply with all rules in letter and spirit. The police emphasized that such surprise inspections will continue across the district to curb the menace of drug abuse and ensure that pharmacies serve only legitimate medical needs.