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Maharashtra FDA Seizes 76 Illegal Abortion Pill Kits in Raids
On August 12, the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seized 76 Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) kits worth Rs 54,181 during raids in Nagpur and Solapur. In Nagpur, a surprise inspection…
The Story in Brief
On August 12, the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seized 76 Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) kits worth Rs 54,181 during raids in Nagpur and Solapur. In Nagpur, a surprise inspection at Shri Sai Clinic run by Dr Sachin Marghade found medicines stored without a licence and manufacturer names erased or covered on Prega End and Misopril kits. Two people were detained, and police recovered 50 kits along with unauthorised drugs like Alprazolam. A case has been registered under the BNS and NDPS Act. In Solapur, 26 MTP kits were seized from a person selling them via IndiaMART without authorisation. The kits were sourced from outside Maharashtra, and the FDA is investigating the supply chain.
The Indian Opinion
The bust of a 76-kit racket is significant for safety, but the total value of Rs 54,181 hardly signals an epidemic of illegal abortions. Some commentators may use this to demand stricter controls on MTP drugs, potentially restricting access for women who need safe termination. The real issue is accountability: erased labels and online sales bypass regulation. The test will be whether the FDA can trace the erased batch numbers and hold IndiaMART accountable, or whether this remains a narrow action against small operators while the larger supply chain stays hidden.
Source: timesnownews.com
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