The Nabha police claimed to have seized 71,540 tablets of habit-forming drug “Tramadol Hydrochloride”. The police have arrested three suspects in the case.

Addressing the media, Patiala SSP Varun Sharma said Tramadol Hydrochloride is a synthetic opioid drug used to treat moderate to severe pain. “The opioid-based tablet is a ‘Schedule H’ drug under the NDPS Act and can be sold only on prescription. These medicines are available at selected places, either at hospitals or chemists near hospitals or at places where there is a genuine requirement. The selected chemists or stockists are required to maintain record of daily sale and purchase of these medicines,” he said.