Panchkula, April 16 -- Medicines worth Rs.6,000 were stolen from the pharmacy room at the Panchkula civil hospital in Sector 6.

The theft came to light on Tuesday morning when the staff found the room's glass shattered and the door slightly open. Upon further inspection, it was revealed that a substantial amount of prescription medication, including 530 tablets of Alprax 0.5 mg, 420 tablets of Clonazepam 1 mg and 1,200 tablets of Tramadol 100 mg, were stolen.

The medicine is commonly used in the treatment of drug addiction and psychiatric disorders.

A senior doctor at the hospital confirmed the nature of the stolen drugs, emphasizing the risks associated with their potential diversion. The hospital administration notified the local pol...