Three arrested for blackmarketing of Remdesivir

Tumakur, May 3(Bureau) Tumkur CAN police have arrested three people for selling Remdesivir injection in blackmarket. According to Superintendent of Police Dr Vaikrishna, the arrested were identified as Syed Harshad (23) CT X ray department worker Rakebh(30) and Surya working in the hospital OT section.

They were selling the Remdesivir injection in black market for a higher price. He said they have seized 100MG capacity three Remdesivir injections. The usual rate was Rs 4,000, but the accused were selling each injection for Rs 17,000. A case has been registered in this connection.