Pune: In a crackdown on the illegal drug trade, Hadapsar police arrested two individuals for selling Mephedrine Sulfate (Termin) injections without authorization. These injections, commonly misused for intoxication, were being sold illegally in the Hadapsar area. The police have seized 190 vials worth approximately ₹1 lakh from the accused.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Yogesh Suresh Raut (25) and Nisar Chand Sheikh (23), both residents of Hadapsar. A case has been registered against them at the Hadapsar Police Station under relevant sections of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act for the illegal sale and distribution of medical drugs.
Police Operation and Seizure
Acting on a tip-off, a police team led by Senior Inspector Sanjay Mogle and Crime Inspector Nilesh Jagdale launched an operation on Sunday (9th). Officers, including Sub-Inspectors Hasan Mulani and Satyawan Gend, along with constables Deepak Kamble, Abhijit Raut, Mahesh Chavan, Kundalik Keskar, Mahavir Londhe, and Chandrakant Rejiwad, were on routine patrol when they received intelligence about the illegal sale of Termin injections.
The team swiftly conducted a raid in Hadapsar and apprehended the two suspects. During the search, 190 vials of Termin injections were recovered, confirming the illegal drug trade. These injections were being sold without a prescription and were reportedly being used for substance abuse.
The operation was carried out under the supervision of Additional Police Commissioner Manoj Patil, Deputy Commissioner of Police Dr. Rajkumar Shinde, and Assistant Commissioner of Police Anuradha Udamale. Further investigations are being led by Sub-Inspector Hasan Mulani.
Health Risks of Termin Injections
Mephedrine Sulfate injections are medically prescribed to increase blood pressure by improving heart function and constricting blood vessels. However, unregulated use of these injections poses severe health risks. The arrested individuals did not have a license to sell the drug, nor did they possess any medical expertise.
Medical experts warn that unauthorized consumption of Termin injections can cause serious side effects, including:
Sudden spikes in blood pressure
Irregular heart rate and palpitations
Potential risk of heart failure
Neurological disorders due to toxicity
