Belthangady: Out dated medicines worth in lakhs were dumped at public area at Belthangady. Near the forest department office the medicines have been dumped by some unknown persons. The development was reported on Saturday evening.

Out dated medicine, syringe, injections and other medicinal items have been dumped at the spot. Health department and town panchayat health officer visitedthe spot.

Person behind this deed is not found yet. The medicines might be dumped while cleaning a hospital or medical shop. There are possibilities of any side effects as the medicine is out dated.

There are proper norms for the disposal of out dated medicines. No one is allowed to throw the medicines in a public place.