Human Rights Today/Hyderabad: Drugs Control Administration of Telangana raided Vayu Clinic in Secunderabad, which is operated by a quack falsely claiming to be an MBBS doctor, and seized drugs worth Rs. 1.60 lakhs stocked for sale at the clinic.
DCA stated “Pullagurla Venkateshwar Reddy is a quack cheating the public by falsely claiming to be an MBBS doctor. Officials found doctor stamps with fake registration numbers and fake prescription books at the clinic during the raid.”
Drugs Control Administration, Telangana also lodged a complaint at the Tukaramgate Police Station regarding the fraudulent practice of claiming to be an MBBS doctor and cheating the public.
Medicines intended for Indian Railways Supply were also found at the clinic. DCA officials seized the entire stock, worth Rs. 1.60 lakhs, during the operation.
Officials also found ‘steroids’ at the clinic operated by the quack.
Misusing steroids can have serious health consequences, including immune system suppression, hormonal imbalances, muscle and bone weakness, cardiovascular problems, and psychological effects. The indiscriminate use of steroids poses significant risks to public health.
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