Last Updated on May 14, 2025 by The Health Master
Tramadol
Amit Bhandari, owner of Blastik Pharma and a known pharmaceutical supplier, was arrested by NCB Amritsar in connection with drug trafficking to drug trafficking syndicates after it was revealed he supplied stockpiles of Tramadol tablets to unauthorized private hospitals beyond excess.
NCB Arrests Pharma Supplier In Huge Tramadol Drug Bust
The NCB received a tip and raided the go-down of one Amit Bhandari ultimately seizing 31,700 Tramadol tablets from his possession.
This is a scheduled drug and not something regularly provided after surgeries.
Therefore, investigators suggest that these drugs were transported to hospitals that did not register such trades and given with the intention to Life Care and Cooperative Hospitals without proper licensing.
This means that there is an extensive pharmaceutical misdeed within the wrong chains.
Government Supports Drug Cartel Cut Down
According to a post on X from Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister, “Bharat is cutting down drug cartels with strong measures.”
“In a recent bust, the Amritsar Zonal Unit of the NCB cut down a drug diversion cartel in a 4-month operation spanning 4 states with a seizure of drugs worth ₹547 crore and 15 arrests.”
What’s Next for the Suspects?
Bhandari was arrested on May 1, 2025. He was produced before a Judicial Magistrate on May 2, 2025, who granted the suspect two days of police custody to allow the NCB to investigate.
Bhandari remains in custody, although the NCB notes that more arrests are imminent as the supply and distribution chain is vast and continues to be discovered.
What Made NCB Intervene?
According to the NCB investigation, the hospitals associated with this illicit operation did not have any license or permission to manufacture and provide Tramadol.
Therefore, the NCB’s findings suggest an all-encompassing diversion of scheduled drugs occurred from manufacturing to hospitals, where such drugs should not have been approached.
In layman’s terms, it means that these manufactured controlled drugs were being provided to these hospitals straight away without any middlemen having access, who would usually have safeguards in place to ensure avoidance of diversion.
Use and Misuse of Tramadol
Tramadol is frequently prescribed to relieve moderate to severe pain in patients who need long-term opioid pain relievers and when other pain relief options fail.
However, because it behaves like an opioid, it is susceptible to misuse and dependence; therefore, the drug is scheduled and regulated intensely for availability and usage.
Q. What is Tramadol?
Tramadol is a Schedule IV controlled substance that is an opioid and is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
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