Bhubaneswar(OT webdesk): Authorities have intensified their efforts to curb the illegal sale of abortion kits, with the Drugs Control Department conducting targeted raids across the city.
The operation, focused on the Nayapalli area, uncovered unauthorised misoprostol-based kits being sold without prescriptions, posing serious health risks to consumers.
During the crackdown, officials seized large quantities of abortion kits that were being sold illegally, bypassing medical regulations.
These medications, commonly used for medical abortions, require proper authorisation to ensure safe use.
Authorities warned that improper consumption could lead to severe complications, including excessive bleeding and long-term reproductive health consequences.
Further investigations are underway, and pharmacy licenses could face suspension for violating medical regulations.
The department has urged citizens to purchase medication only from licensed practitioners to ensure safety and legal compliance.
This crackdown highlights the urgent need for regulatory vigilance in pharmaceutical sales, reinforcing the importance of stringent medical oversight in safeguarding public health.
