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Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Thane crime branch arrests pharmacist with Rs 1.7 crore drugs
Thane: A pharmacist from Kudus village in Palghar's Wada taluka, Mohanlal Joshi, was arrested by Thane crime branch unit 1 for allegedly possessing 1.2kg of MD powder, also called ecstasy, worth Rs 1.7 crore. DCP (crime) Amar Singh Jadhav said following a specific tipoff, a trap was laid near Mumbra bypass flyover on July 18. Police intercepted Joshi's car and found the found the illegal narcotics hidden inside it. Joshi was arrested and a case was registered under the relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act at Mumbra police station. Senior police officers said the MD powder seizure is part of a wider narcotics network operating in the region. "It is suspected that the accused has close links with a larger organised crime syndicate, potentially involving individuals associated with certain companies. Investigations also revealed that his daughter may be involved in the racket, and efforts are underway to identify his associates and trace the source and distribution routes of the seized drugs," said a police officer, on condition of anonymity. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Pediatrix Medical Group 2025 Second Quarter Conference Call/Webcast Scheduled for Tuesday, August 5, 2025
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 21, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc. (NYSE: MD) will host an investor conference call and webcast on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss results from operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. A detailed press release will be issued the morning of August 5, 2025 before the securities markets open. The investor conference call will be webcast and can be accessed at Pediatrix's website, ABOUT PEDIATRIX MEDICAL GROUP Pediatrix® Medical Group, Inc. (NYSE:MD) is a leading provider of physician services. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. Specialties include obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine and neonatology complemented by multiple pediatric subspecialties. The group's high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives. The physician-led company was founded in 1979 as a single neonatology practice and today provides its highly specialized and often critical care services through approximately 4,400 affiliated physicians and other clinicians. To learn more about Pediatrix, visit or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and the Pediatrix blog. Investment information can be found at Certain statements and information in this press release may be deemed to contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements relating to the Company's objectives, plans and strategies, and all statements, other than statements of historical facts, that address activities, events or developments that we intend, expect, project, believe or anticipate will or may occur in the future. These statements are often characterized by terminology such as "believe," "hope," "may," "anticipate," "should," "intend," "plan," "will," "expect," "estimate," "project," "positioned," "strategy" and similar expressions, and are based on assumptions and assessments made by the Company's management in light of their experience and their perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors they believe to be appropriate. Any forward-looking statements in this press release are made as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no duty to update or revise any such statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results, developments, and business decisions to differ materially from forward-looking statements are described in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, including the sections entitled "Risk Factors", as well the Company's current reports on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and include the impact of the Company's practice portfolio management plans and whether the Company is able to achieve the expected favorable impact to Adjusted EBITDA therefrom; the impact of the Company's termination of its then third-party revenue cycle management provider and transition to a hybrid revenue cycle management model with one or more new third-party service providers, including any transition costs associated therewith; the impact of surprise billing legislation; the effects of economic conditions on the Company's business; the effects of the Affordable Care Act and potential healthcare reform; the Company's relationships with government-sponsored or funded healthcare programs, including Medicare and Medicaid, and with managed care organizations and commercial health insurance payors; the Company's ability to comply with the terms of its debt financing arrangements; the impact of management transitions; the timing and contribution of future acquisitions or organic growth initiatives; the effects of share repurchases; and the effects of the Company's transformation initiatives, including its reorientation on, and growth strategy for, its hospital based and maternal fetal businesses. View source version on Contacts FOR MORE INFORMATION:Kasandra RossiExecutive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Sign in to access your portfolio
News18
2 days ago
- News18
Three held with drugs of more than Rs 22 lakh in Thane
Thane, Jul 21 (PTI) Police have arrested three persons after seizing drugs valued at more than Rs 22 lakh following two raids in Maharashtra's Thane district, officials said on Monday. Acting on a tip-off, the police raided a room near the Valdhuni river under Khadakpada police station area in Kalyan on July 17 and seized 1.12 kilograms of ganja (cannabis) valued at Rs 25,000, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone-III, Kalyan) Atul Zende said in a release. A man, identified as Ravi Shivaji Gavli (30), resident of Anupam Nagar, who was found in possession of the narcotic substance was immediately taken into custody, the official said. On July 18, the police carried out another raid at a location behind the APMC Market Road in Kalyan where two individuals were allegedly attempting to sell banned narcotic substances. 'During the raid, our team seized 110 grams of MD (mephedrone), a synthetic drug, from the possession of the accused. The market value of the seized drug is estimated at Rs 22 lakh," Zende said. The police arrested the two accused, identified as Mohammad Kaif Mansur Shaikh (24), resident of Kalyan, and Fardin Asif Sheikh (24), from Kongaon in Bhiwandi, the official said. 'We are now conducting further investigations to trace the supply chain – from where the drugs were procured and to whom they were being sold," the official said. PTI COR GK (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments First Published: July 21, 2025, 08:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
NDTV
3 days ago
- NDTV
Drug Racket Powered By Doctors, Gym Trainers In Bhopal Busted, 2 Arrested
Bhopal: A major drug trafficking racket has been busted in Bhopal that had taken root in gyms, clinics, and college campuses. Two key peddlers - Saifuddin and Ashu alias Shahrukh - have been arrested by the Crime Branch. The men have confessed that doctors helped them prescribe designer drug MD (Mephedrone) as a 'treatment' for mental health, while gym trainers pushed it as a fat-burning supplements. Young women were especially targetted, told they would get "slim and confident" after using the drug. The accused - Saifuddin, 28, and Ashu alias Shahrukh, 28, - didn't just sell drugs. They designed a system, police say, where doctors, gym trainers, and party promoters worked together to hook young people, turning aspirations for fitness and healing into full-blown drug dependence. From their possession, the police recovered 15.14 gm of MD powder, a scooty, and an Android cellphone - valued around Rs 3 lakh. But the real shocker lies in the network they have revealed: a chilling ecosystem where drugs were pushed as weight-loss solutions, mood boosters, and even prescriptions. According to the Crime Branch, the accused had turned Bhopal's gyms into gateways of addiction. Fitness-obsessed youth were told the MD powder would "burn fat faster" and "boost energy". Young women, particularly those conscious of their looks, were targeted with promises of getting "slim and confident". Simultaneously, depression and anxiety patients were being prescribed MD as treatment with the help of rogue doctors involved in the racket. "They marketed drugs as fitness boosters and mood lifters," said a senior police officer. "In reality, it was a trap - a designer drug masquerading as medicine, pulling kids into a spiral of addiction, sexual exploitation, and crime." The accused were also regular suppliers at Bhopal's high-end party clubs, where they used girls as honey traps. These girls were offered drugs for free, and in return, tasked with inviting new faces. Once inside, the new recruits were handed free MD to "get the party started". The plan was simple, but sinister: give free drugs, get them addicted, then sell at premium rates and recruit them into the supply chain. Boys hooked on the drug were told, "Earn your next dose - bring in more users". It was multi-level marketing meets narcotics, a chain-marketing model of destruction. This isn't just a local supply chain - it is a blueprint for urban drug infiltration, where gyms, therapy clinics, social media influencers, and nightclubs merge into a seamless pipeline. Boys from middle-class families, girls from small towns chasing dreams, and college students looking to 'fit in' - all became targets, many of them now in de-addiction centers, their futures hanging by a thread. A tip-off led the Crime Branch to Govindpura, where the accused were found waiting near Sabzi Mandi Tin Shed. On being surrounded, both men were searched. The result? 15.14 grams of MD powder, an Android phone, and the vehicle - all seized. Saifuddin, it turns out, was a wanted criminal with a Rs 5,000 reward on his head. Shahrukh, too, had a tainted past - from gambling and alcohol cases to violence charges. Their network, however, stretches far beyond two names. The arrest is part of a citywide anti-drug initiative launched under the directives of Police Commissioner Harinarayan Chari Mishra and Addl. Commissioner Pankaj Srivastava. The police have registered a case under Section 8/22 of the NDPS Act, and interrogation is in progress to zero in on the doctors, gym owners, and club operators involved.
India Today
3 days ago
- India Today
Drug racket targeting young people busted in Madhya Pradesh, 2 arrested
An absconding drug dealer carrying a bounty on his head was among the two people arrested after the Bhopal Crime Branch busted a high-profile drug racket that targeted young people at clubs, gyms and parties, officials said on key accused - Saifuddin and Ashu alias Shahrukh — were arrested from Govindpura with over 15 grams of MD drugs and items worth Rs 3 handlers had also hired girls to make it easier for them to trap young victims and deliver drugs, as they were less likely to evoke suspicion. Once addicted, the victims were drawn further into the network with promises of high-paying jobs and a luxurious the two arrested, Saifuddin was the one who had a Rs 5,000 reward on his head and he had been absconding in connection with other cases for a long said the gang operated like a chain marketing system, using one addict to hook DCP Shailendra Singh Chauhan said the arrests were made after a tip-off led police to the suspects near the Sabzi Mandi arrests are expected as the investigation continues, they added.- Ends IN THIS STORY#Madhya Pradesh
