Insect Found in Antibiotic Strip at Mayurbhanj Medical Store Sparks Public Outrage
Mayurbhanj, Odisha: Shock and outrage gripped Beguniadihi village under Udala police limits after a family discovered insects inside an antibiotic strip purchased from a medical store near Udala Sub‑Divisional Hospital.
The medicine had been prescribed for a nine‑year‑old boy suffering from fever and cold.
Fortunately, the contamination was noticed before the child consumed it, averting a potential health crisis.
Locals expressed anger over the incident, demanding strict action against the medical store and immediate testing of the contaminated strip.
Activists highlighted lapses in drug distribution and monitoring systems in rural Odisha, urging the district health department and Food & Drug Control authorities to strengthen inspections.
As of now, no official response has been issued by the district administration, but public pressure is mounting for a thorough investigation and accountability.
