Delhi Police ANTF Busts Third Fake Medicine Factory Near Patna: Major Blow to Interstate Narcotic Network

NEW DELHI, February 23, 2026 — In a major breakthrough against the pharmaceutical underworld, the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of the Delhi Police Crime Branch has successfully dismantled a third illegal counterfeit medicine factory operating near Patna, Bihar.

This high-stakes operation resulted in the seizure of a massive haul of spurious drugs, opioids, and sophisticated manufacturing machinery, effectively pushing a sophisticated interstate narcotic network to the brink of collapse.

The relentless crackdown, led by Inspector Nitesh Kumar under the guidance of ACP Satendra Mohan and the overall supervision of DCP Sanjeev Kumar Yadav, exposed a clandestine unit dedicated to manufacturing and repackaging dangerous counterfeits, including codeine-based syrups and re-labeled expired medications.

With nine key arrests already made and a substantial recovery of illegal stock, the Delhi Police have reiterated their “zero tolerance” policy toward those endangering public health for profit, marking this as one of the most significant successful operations in recent months to protect citizens from the lethal risks of unregulated and fake pharmaceuticals.