Srinagar, July 29 -- In a much-needed move to enforce accountability and ensure public safety, the Drug Control Department suspended the licences of five medical shops in Kanelwan, Bijbehara, on Monday, July 28, for violating the provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. This action signals a serious intent on the part of the authorities to clamp down on pharmacies that operate in defiance of the legal framework designed to protect consumers from unsafe, expired, or unregulated drugs. Pharmacies are not just retail stores - they are critical nodes in the healthcare ecosystem. Every tablet, injection, or vial dispensed must adhere to strict quality and regulatory standards. Unfortunately, for years, a worrying number of medical stor...