The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted raids on the office of Himachal Pradesh’s drug controller as part of an investigation into alleged bribery and extortion. Authorities are probing whether officials took illegal payments in exchange for regulatory favors—raising serious concerns about corruption in the state’s pharmaceutical oversight system.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about a few bad actors—it’s a red flag for public health. If drug regulators are on the take, it could mean unsafe medicines slipping through the cracks. For a state known for its pharmaceutical industry, this kind of scandal could shake trust in the entire system. Plus, it’s another reminder of how deep corruption can go, even in agencies meant to protect people.