A counterfeit drug network was dismantled by Delhi Police on September 1, 2025, involving multiple arrests and significant seizures of illegal substances. The operation revealed connections between suppliers in Uttarakhand and traders in Delhi, with Tanishq Jha’s factory in Patna identified as a key player in the production of counterfeit medicines.

The police laid a trap to catch a courier delivering a package containing Tramadol premix, leading to the arrest of Anirudh Rai. Following this, authorities uncovered a broader network that included Amit, who allegedly stored 20 kilograms of Tramadol premix in his warehouse in Roorkee, and Prashant, who acted as an intermediary linking suppliers to buyers across North India.

In total, the Delhi Police seized counterfeit medicines and psychotropic drugs valued at nearly Rs 50 crore. This operation highlights the extensive nature of the counterfeit drug trade, which has been a growing concern in India.

According to a senior Crime Branch officer, “The goal was to trace the supply chain behind the material.” The investigation revealed a complex web involving suppliers of raw materials, brokers, transporters, and manufacturing units where the raw materials were converted into tablets or syrups.

The pharmaceutical belt around Roorkee has seen the emergence of many small manufacturers since Uttarakhand was carved out of Uttar Pradesh, leading to increased scrutiny of their operations. A Crime Branch officer noted, “When factories shut down or excess stock remains in the warehouses, middlemen sometimes try to move the material quickly.”

Authorities are continuing to investigate the network, which has raised alarms about the safety of pharmaceutical products in the region. The profits from these operations were reportedly shared between the brokers and the traders who sourced the material.

As the investigation unfolds, further details may emerge regarding the extent of the counterfeit drug operations and the individuals involved. The crackdown on this network is part of a larger effort by law enforcement to combat the growing issue of counterfeit drugs in India.

Details remain unconfirmed regarding the full scope of the network and the potential involvement of additional individuals.

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