Gurugram FDA busted interstate fake drug racket selling counterfeit Telma-AM tablets. Check batch numbers and buy only from registered pharmacies.
Gurugram authorities arrested two men for selling fake blood pressure medications. The FDA seized counterfeit Telma-AM tablets worth lakhs.
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Fake blood pressure medication has been circulating in Gurugram markets, prompting the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to execute a major crackdown. Two individuals involved in an interstate drug cartel were arrested after authorities seized counterfeit Telma-AM tablets valued in lakhs. The operation, carried out in collaboration with the FDA team, targeted a network that manufactured and distributed fake pharmaceutical products across Delhi and Uttar Pradesh.
The fraudulent tablets were identified as counterfeit versions of Telma-AM, a widely used medication for managing hypertension. Health experts have cautioned that consuming such fake drugs can lead to life-threatening complications. The FDA team, led by senior drug control officer Gurchand Singh, conducted raids in Gurugram’s Sector-37 and Tara Subhash Nagar to trace the supply chain of the counterfeit medicines.
The investigation began when a tip-off was received about suspicious blood pressure pills being sold at a local medical store in Sector-37. The FDA team, comprising Amandeep Chowhan, Dr. Surendra Kumar, and Mukesh Kumar, located the source in Tara Subhash Nagar where they confiscated the entire stock of fake drugs. Analysis revealed the tablets were a fake blend of Telmisartan 40mg and Amlodipine 5mg, both essential components for treating high blood pressure.
Each counterfeit pack bore a forged batch number 05251007A and claimed to be produced by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals. When the FDA approached the company directly, Glenmark issued a strong denial confirming that the batch number did not originate from any of their manufacturing units. Under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, the sale of these inferior medications was officially classified as illegal. The court has since placed both accused—Subrat Dviwedi from Delhi’s Okla area and Jubair from Muradabad—under three days of police custody.
The drug cartel’s network extended beyond Gurugram, with Muradabad supplying the counterfeit stock to Delhi-based distributor Subrat Dviwedi. Authorities believe the investigation will uncover deeper links to larger manufacturing and distribution networks. The FDA team has urged consumers to immediately verify batch numbers before consuming any blood pressure medication.
Wary of such fraudulent practices, health officials recommend purchasing medications exclusively from authorized medical stores. Buyers must always demand a valid GST invoice and thoroughly inspect the product’s packaging quality and color accuracy. Any anomalies should be reported to the FDA immediately. Authorities continue to probe the extent of the racket and potential other regions affected by the counterfeit drug trade.
