Chandigarh, Nov. 4 -- Haryana Health Minister Arti Singh Rao has said that strict action will be taken against those involved in the illegal sale of narcotic and banned drugs. She emphasised that any chemist or medical store owner found selling prohibited or psychotropic substances will not be spared under any circumstances. The minister has directed officials to carry out inspections.

Under the 'Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan', Commissioner of Food and Drugs Administration, Haryana, Manoj Kumar, has initiated further action on the minister's directions. He informed that a large-scale raid was conducted in the Sirsa district to curb the illegal sale of narcotic drugs. The operation involved 35 Senior Drugs Control Officers (SDCOs) and Drugs Con...