3 arrested for illegal sales of remdesivir vials, hospital booked

Inderjeet Yadav, deputy superintendent of police, CID, said families were paying for the injection, which the suspects never injected.

Updated on: May 3, 2021, 12:09:28 IST

By Leena Dhankhar, Gurugram

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Three people, including two hospital staff, were arrested for allegedly black marketing remdesivir for ₹45,000 per vial. Five vials of remdesivir were recovered from the suspects, said police.

This picture shows a vial of Remdesivir as parcels of vaccines. (AFP)

A case has also been registered against Narayana Hospital in DLF Phase 3 for cheating and negligence after the suspects revealed they used to steal injection and sold them at premium rates, said police.

Inderjeet Yadav, deputy superintendent of police, CID, said families were paying for the injection, which the suspects never injected. A Max Healthcare spokesperson said, “We have checked our stock of remdesivir and have not found anything amiss. We are supporting the investigation.” Narayana hospital did not respond to messages and calls seeking comment.

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Leena Dhankhar
Leena Dhankhar is the Bureau Chief of the Gurugram bureau at Hindustan Times, where she covers crime, excise, civic agencies, forests and wildlife, real estate, and politics. With over a decade of experience at the organisation, she has reported some of the region’s most impactful stories, known for her deep investigative work and on-ground reporting. Leena has extensively covered major crime cases, systemic lapses and financial irregularities, often exposing civic agency failures and prompting administrative action. Her journalism is driven by accountability, public interest, and a commitment to highlighting issues that shape everyday life in Gurugram.Read More

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