Uttarakhand Cosmetics Shop Owner Arrested for Supplying Banned Drugs

A cosmetics shop owner in Uttarakhand has been arrested by police for allegedly supplying banned drugs. Authorities recovered a commercial quantity of Codeine syrup weighing 3.9 kilograms along with Tramadol capsules from his possession. Both Codeine and Tramadol are controlled substances whose unauthorized distribution is prohibited under Indian law. The arrest highlights concerns over the illegal trade of prescription drugs being concealed within legitimate retail businesses.