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A dangerous dose of deception in Karnataka and beyond

A heap of discarded medical waste near a farmhouse in South Bengaluru district led police to an alleged counterfeit drug repackaging unit and to an inter-State network supplying medicines to hospitals and clinics. The counterfeit drugs allegedly reached patients who were being treated for serious illnesses, including cancer. Shilpa Elizabeth and Imran Gowhar report on the questions raised about safety and accountability

· 9/19/2026, 1:14:40 AM· 2 min read
A dangerous dose of deception in Karnataka and beyond
A heap of discarded medical waste near a farmhouse in South Bengaluru district led police to an alleged counterfeit drug repackaging unit and to an inter-State network supplying medicines to hospitals and clinics. The counterfeit drugs allegedly reached patients who were being treated for serious illnesses, including cancer. Shilpa Elizabeth and Imran Gowhar report on the questions raised about safety and accountability
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