Updated April 29th, 2021 at 18:03 IST
Chhattisgarh: Doctor held for black marketing of Remdesivir
Chhattisgarh: Doctor held for black marketing of Remdesivir
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Mahasamund, Apr 29 (PTI) A doctor attached to a government hospital has been arrested in Mahasamund district of Chhattisgarh for allegedly selling Remdesivir injections in black market, police said on Thursday.
A joint team of the district's cyber cell and local police laid a trap at Rajim and arrested Dr Datyanashan Patel (30) and seized six vials of the drug, used to treat coronavirus patients, from him, said an official.
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Patel was selling the drug, part of the consignment provided to the district hospital, at exorbitant price, he said.
A case was registered at Kotwali police station and the accused was handed over to the Drug Control Department for further action, added police. PTI COR KRK KRK
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Published April 29th, 2021 at 18:03 IST
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