Surat Medical Shop Owner Arrested for Selling Veterinary Product as Children's Medicine
A medical store owner in Surat, Mohammad Sajid Ibrahim Mulla, was arrested for repackaging a veterinary liver supplement, Himalaya Liv.52 Protec Liquid, into smaller bottles and selling it as a paediatric medicine, Himalaya Liv.52 Drops, at twice the price. The Surat Special Operations Group and Food and Drugs Department seized counterfeit labels, bottles, and other materials during a raid. An FIR was filed under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Authorities have urged consumers to verify medicines and seek medical help if affected.
First-hand measurement across 6 sources
We measured how 6 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is negative (33/100). Lens Score 57/100.
Outlets measured: indiatoday, english, hindustantimes, news18, ndtv, theassamtribune. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (25–38/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
theassamtribune broke this story on 14 Oct, 11:41 am. Other outlets followed.