Drug supply network busted in Delhi, medical store owner arrested

NEW DELHI: (Apr 4) Delhi Police has arrested a 26-year-old medical store owner and busted a drug supply network in the outer Delhi area, officials said on Saturday.

The accused, identified as Tushar Malhotra, a resident of Motia Khan, was apprehended following a raid in Paharganj on April 2.

Police said the action stemmed from a case registered at the Nihal Vihar police station on March 26, in which three persons with contraband, including codeine syrup and Buprenorphine tablets, were earlier arrested. During interrogation, one of the accused disclosed the source of supply.