3 held in Ghaziabad for black marketing Remdesivir at ₹40,000 per piece

3 held in Ghaziabad for black marketing Remdesivir at ₹40,000 per piece (AFP) — 3 held in Ghaziabad for black marketing Remdesivir at ₹40,000 per piece (AFP)

1 min read . Updated: 25 Apr 2021, 03:54 PM IST ANI

100 oximeters and 48 small oxygen cylinders were also found in the vehicles of the accused
Three doses of Remsedivir have been seized from their possession

Three people in Kotwali police station in Ghaziabad were arrested for black marketing Remdesivir at ₹40,000 per piece, and seized ₹1,20,000 in cash.

As per a statement, 100 oximeters and 48 small oxygen cylinders were also found in the vehicles of the accused. Three doses of Remsedivir have been seized from their possession.

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The three have been identified as Alok Tyagi and Abhishek - residents of Ghaziabad, and Somel Gupta, a resident of Noida.

A case has been registered and further investigation is underway. (ANI)

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