Hyderabad, Nov. 3 -- The Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs (TG SAFE) has suspended the licences of 138 medical shops across the state for violating regulations governing the sale of habit-forming drugs. Two other establishments were issued warnings following a special enforcement drive.

According to officials, the action followed raids conducted on October 15 by the Drugs Wing of TG SAFE in coordination with Enforcement Wing police personnel in vulnerable areas across the state.

Of the 138 suspension orders, 98 medical shops have been directed to remain closed until further orders, while 40 establishments have been suspended for a specified period. Two other shops were issued warnings, taking the total number of...