Man arrested for distributing ‘poisonous capsules’ as painkillers during religious procession in Mumbai

Byculla Police apprehended a man during a religious procession for allegedly distributing tablets under suspicious circumstances. While the accused claimed they were painkillers, one recipient reportedly fell ill. Authorities intervened, halting further distribution and seizing the tablets. A case has been registered, and the man is in custody pending examination of the seized medication.

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Byculla Police apprehended a man during a religious procession for allegedly distributing tablets under suspicious circumstances. While the accused claimed they were painkillers, one recipient reportedly fell ill. Authorities intervened, halting further distribution and seizing the tablets. A case has been registered, and the man is in custody pending examination of the seized medication.