Pimpri Police Bust Fake Cancer Injection Racket, Arrest Medical Shop Owner; Seize Counterfeit Drugs Worth Rs 3.5 Lakh

1. A shocking case of counterfeit cancer injections being sold in Pune has been uncovered by the Pimpri police.
2. The accused, identified as Shriprasad Shrihari Kulkarni, was arrested for manufacturing and selling fake cancer injections not approved for sale in India.
3. Two boxes of the counterfeit injections, worth Rs 3.5 lakh, were seized from Kulkarni, who sold each injection for Rs 1 lakh.
4. The case was brought to light by Mahesh Vishnu Kamble, who lodged a complaint with the Pimpri police after discovering the fake injections being sold in Pune.
5. The pharmaceutical company, TAKEDA Pharmaceutical Ltd., confirmed that the drug in question, Adcetris, was not manufactured for sale in India.
6. The accused targeted cancer patients, selling them the fake injections at exorbitant prices.
7. A woman with cancer was used in a sting operation to verify the allegations against Kulkarni, leading to his arrest.
8. Assistant Police Inspector Dr. Ashok Dongre is leading the ongoing investigation into the case to uncover any potential accomplices or further illegal activities.
9. The Pimpri police are urging citizens to be vigilant and report any suspicious activities related to counterfeit drugs to prevent harm to public health.
10. This case highlights the importance of stringent regulations and monitoring to prevent the sale of fake medicines that can endanger the lives of unsuspecting individuals.

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