By Our Correspondent
BHUBANESWAR/CUTTACK: The Joint Flying Squads comprising Drug Inspectors, officials of Crime Branch, Special Task Force and local Police conducted verification at four medicine stores of Baripada in Mayurbhanj district, one drug firm at Old College Lane, Nimchoudi of Cuttack and two Hospitals of Bhubaneswar.
Verification was also carried out jn Puri, Jajpur, Angul and elsewhere. They verified the records and stocks of entry and supply of Covid medicines and related items. They collected the distribution details and directed the medical firms/hospitals to submit daily up-dates on the distribution of COVID-19 drugs.
To prevent hoarding and black marketing of COVID medicines in the State, the State Level Committee comprising ADGP, Crime as Chairman and Joint Secretary, Health Department and Drugs Controller as Members, has been formed by the Government of Odisha. The Committee has constituted 07 Flying Squads in Cuttack-Bhubaneswar and 15 in rest of the State.
ADGP, Crime reviewed the enforcement drive. A sharp vigil has been mounted on the supply chain of essential covid Medical supplies work and strong action under Criminals laws will be taken against anyone indulging in hoarding, black marketing or any illegal acts.
