New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- The District Magistrate (South Delhi) on Tuesday issued an order mandating the installation of CCTV cameras in all pharmacies and medical shops in the national capital.

The move aims to prevent the illegal sale of dual-use medicines without valid prescriptions. The order applies particularly to shops selling Schedule H, H1, and X drugs, which are often subject to misuse if sold without medical supervision.

According to the order, the CCTV footage from these establishments can be randomly inspected by officials from the District Drug Control Authority, Sub-Divisional Magistrates or Police Officers at any given time.

In case of non-compliance, appropriate legal action shall be initiated against the defaulter in acco...