Expired Medicine Sale Sparks Tension in Barpeta Road; Pregnant Woman Falls Seriously Ill
Tension gripped Barpeta Road following allegations that an expired medicine was sold at a local pharmacy, leaving a pregnant woman seriously ill. The complaint has been raised against Priya Medical, located on Kalabhanga Cremation Ground Road in Barpeta Road.
According to reports, the pregnant woman purchased a medicine for gastric problems from the pharmacy on Sunday. However, she later discovered that the medicine had expired nearly five months earlier. The incident triggered anger among local residents after it came to light.
Agitated over the alleged sale of expired medicine, a group of locals gathered in front of Priya Medical and created a tense situation. As the situation escalated, the pharmacy owner reportedly shut the shop and left the premises. The owner is yet to be traced, according to local allegations.
The incident has sparked widespread concern in the area, with residents demanding a thorough investigation and strict legal action against those found responsible. They have also urged the concerned authorities to inspect the pharmacy and ensure that expired medicines are not sold to the public.
