Illegal Oxytocin Operation Busted in Maharashtra

Authorities in Maharashtra have detained a man for the illegal production of oxytocin injections, used to boost milk production in cattle. The substance poses health risks to both animals and humans. Police confiscated over 1,000 bottles, initiating legal action under multiple regulatory acts.

In a significant crackdown, Maharashtra police have arrested a 50-year-old man from Thane district for allegedly manufacturing oxytocin injections illegally, according to an official statement released on Thursday.

The operation was conducted following a tip-off, leading authorities to raid a site in Kalyan town on Tuesday. The suspect was apprehended by a team led by crime unit's senior inspector Ajit Shinde.

During the operation, police seized 1,067 unlabelled bottles of oxytocin, valued at Rs 1.59 lakh, along with other production materials. Legal proceedings have been initiated, charging the accused under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Drugs and Cosmetics Act, and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.

(With inputs from agencies.)