Mumbai Police Arrest Man Over Alleged Capsule Distribution

Mumbai Police have arrested a man for allegedly distributing unauthorised capsules during a Muharram procession in the city. According to the police, the capsules were being handed out in the name of providing relief from pain, raising concerns about public safety. The accused has been identified as Faiyaz Premji, and an investigation is currently underway.

Police Notice Suspicious Activity

The incident reportedly took place in the JJ Marg and Byculla areas, where Muharram processions were passing through. Police officials said a patrolling team noticed a man distributing capsules among people taking part in the procession. His actions raised suspicion, prompting the officers to stop him and question him on the spot.

During the inquiry, the police found some capsules in his possession. Since he could not reportedly provide the necessary permission or documents related to the medicines, the capsules were immediately seized for further investigation.

Capsules Sent for Examination

According to the police, the capsules were allegedly being distributed under the claim that they could provide relief from body pain. However, officials said there was no immediate confirmation about the contents of the capsules or whether they were approved for public distribution.

The seized capsules have been sent for examination, and investigators are waiting for the laboratory report to determine what they contain. The report will help officials decide whether the capsules were safe or if they posed any health risk to the public.

Investigation Continues
Investigators are currently tracking down the source of the capsules, looking into who supplied them and whether a larger group was involved. They are also checking if similar distributions happened at other public gatherings.

The probe will determine if any pharmaceutical laws were violated, with further legal steps depending entirely on what the lab analysis reveals about the pills.

Public Asked to Remain Cautious

Mumbai Police have appealed to people to avoid accepting medicines, capsules, or similar products from unknown individuals, especially during large public events and religious gatherings. Officials said medicines should only be taken on the advice of qualified medical professionals or purchased from authorised sources.

The police have also urged citizens to immediately report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station or emergency helpline. Authorities said public cooperation is important in preventing such incidents and ensuring the safety of people attending large gatherings.

The investigation is still going on. The police said that if the lab results show anything sketchy with those capsules, they’re going to take strict legal action against whoever is responsible.