A serious controversy has erupted in Uttar Pradesh’s Sultanpur district after allegations surfaced against a drug inspector for allegedly demanding a bribe in the name of “settlement” during an investigation into illegal drug supply and fake billing by a medical agency.
The case centers on Hanumant Medical Agency in the Haliyapur थाना area, accused of supplying banned narcotic medicines from Lucknow and issuing fake invoices in the names of multiple medical stores across Ayodhya, Amethi, and Sultanpur.
What the Investigation Has Uncovered So Far
Following a preliminary inquiry, Drug Inspector Raju Prasad ordered the closure of the agency on November 17, 2025. During scrutiny of records, authorities found invoices allegedly showing large quantities of narcotic medicines sold to local medical stores.
According to the documents:
Arvind Medical Store was shown as purchasing 135 boxes
Amit Medical Store allegedly bought 2,550 strips
Dilip Medical Store was billed for 1,950 strips
However, store owners named in these invoices have categorically denied purchasing any such medicines, calling the bills completely fabricated.
Agency Owner Admits Error, Then Hits Back
Several medical store operators claim that Ritesh Srivastava, the agency owner, admitted over phone calls that the bills were wrongly generated and assured them he would submit an affidavit acknowledging the mistake.
The matter escalated further when Srivastava accused the drug inspector of demanding a bribe to “settle” the case. An alleged audio recording related to this claim has also surfaced, intensifying the dispute and drawing public attention.
Drug Inspector Denies Allegations
Drug Inspector Raju Prasad has firmly rejected the bribery allegations. He stated that purchase records were recovered from the agency’s computer system and emphasized that conclusions should only be drawn after the investigation is completed.
Officials maintain that the authenticity of invoices, digital records, and supply chains is now under detailed forensic and administrative examination.
Medical Store Owners Raise Fresh Concerns
Meanwhile, some medical store operators have alleged that they are being asked to shut their shops based on verbal instructions, without written orders. They argue that such actions are threatening their livelihoods, despite no proven wrongdoing on their part.
