Intensive Drug Compliance Checks Conducted in Nurpur District

In a recent state-level initiative, Nurpur District launched a comprehensive campaign to inspect pharmaceutical retailers and chemist shops. The operation aimed to ensure compliance with the NDPS Act and the Drugs & Cosmetics Act, with police teams thoroughly checking licenses and sales records. Chemists were instructed to refrain from selling restricted drugs without valid prescriptions. The inspections yielded no violations, and authorities plan to continue these checks to combat drug abuse among youth and maintain public order. Read on for more details about this significant campaign.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 1, 2026, 11:57 IST

State-Level Campaign Targets Pharmaceutical Compliance

Sudhanshu Sharma
Nurpur

A comprehensive state-level initiative (Phase-II) was executed throughout the Police District of Nurpur, focusing on rigorous inspections of pharmaceutical retailers and chemist establishments. This operation encompassed all police stations and outposts within the district, with teams meticulously reviewing medical stores located in urban markets, towns, and rural settings.

The main aim of this campaign was to ensure adherence to the NDPS Act and the Drugs & Cosmetics Act. Police units, along with the Special Task Force, scrutinized drug licenses, purchase and sales records, inventory of restricted or scheduled medications, and expiration dates.

Chemists and pharmacists received clear instructions prohibiting the sale of any restricted or narcotic substances without a legitimate doctor's prescription. They were also mandated to keep transparent and current records of their inventory and sales.

During the extensive inspections, no suspicious items were discovered. All establishments were compliant, with no significant breaches of the NDPS Act or other relevant regulations.

Authorities highlighted that such surprise inspections will persist in the future to safeguard the youth from drug misuse and uphold law and order within the district.

Issued by: Additional Superintendent of Police, Police District Nurpur