Invoke NSA against those black marketing Remdesivir: MP home minister

Mishra chaired a meeting of officials from the Gwalior-Chambal division to review the measures for tackling the surge in COVID-19 cases in the area, official sources said.

Published: 23rd April 2021 11:07 PM  |   Last Updated: 23rd April 2021 11:07 PM   |  A+A-

MP minister Narottam Mishra.

MP minister Narottam Mishra.

By PTI

GWALIOR: Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra on Friday directed officials here to take action under the stringent National Security Act against those involved in the black-marketing of Remdesivir injections.

Mishra chaired a meeting of officials from the Gwalior-Chambal division to review the measures for tackling the surge in COVID-19 cases in the area, official sources said.

Remdesivir, a medicine used in the treatment of COVID-19, is in high demand across the country.

Mishra also asked police to take stern action against those involved in spreading fake news related to the pandemic on social media.


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