Dehradun, May 19 -- Uttarakhand Health Minister Subodh Uniyal on Tuesday termed the alleged manufacturing of Captagon at an illegal factory in Sahaspur near Dehradun a "serious matter" and said strict action would be taken against those found involved.

Speaking to ANI, Uniyal said directions had already been issued for an inquiry into the matter and warned of the strictest legal action if wrongdoing was found.

"This is a serious matter, and orders for an investigation into it have already been issued. Following the inquiry, an intensive inspection drive will also be conducted; consequently, if any wrongdoing is detected anywhere, the strictest possible action will undoubtedly be taken in accordance with the law," Uniyal said.

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