The investigation, which began at the start of the year, has led to 16 FIRs against 73 operators linked to 33 firms and cancellation of licences of 76 wholesale drug establishments. Investigators found an alleged parallel documentary trail involving fake invoices, cross-billing and manipulated computer records, besides illegal warehouses and manufacturing and packaging facilities used to give the trade an appearance of legitimacy.

The investigation, which began at the start of the year, has led to 16 FIRs against 73 operators linked to 33 firms and cancellation of licences of 76 wholesale drug…

The probe has led to 16 FIRs against 73 operators linked to 33 firms and traced the network across Lucknow, Agra, Varanasi and Gonda.