By Our Correspondent
BHUBANESWAR/CUTTACK: A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Y K Jethwa, ADG CID CB at Bhubaneswar for launching a state wide enforcement drive to prevent hoarding and black marketing of essential Covid medicines and medical supplies. DIG STF JN Pankaj, Drugs Controller, Odisha and officials of Special Task Force, Crime Branch and Drug Inspectors were present in the meeting.
7 Flying Squads have been constituted in Cuttack, Bhubaneswar and 15 in rest of the State, comprising Drug Inspectors, officials of Crime Branch, Special Task Force and local police, for energizing enforcement to prevent hoarding and black marketing of covid medicines in the State.
Verification drive is already underway. Verification of records and stocks has been initiated covering the entire supply chain. Sharp vigil and surveillance has been launched and intelligence network has been geared up. ADG Crime Branch warned that strong action under criminal laws will be taken against anyone indulging in hoarding, black marketing or any illegal acts.
