Maha govt to keep tabs on gyms to stop misuse of steroids

Gymnasiums in Maharashtra will be

inspected to find out if harmful steroids and other chemical stimulants are being used for body building, Food and Drugs Administration Minister Rajendra Shingane said on Wednesday.

Speaking in the Legislative Assembly, Shingane also said the government will set up an experts' committee to study whether a law prohibiting online sale of steroids can be passed by the state legislature.

The minister was replying to a calling attention motion of BJP MLAs Amit Satam and Ashish Shelar about the deaths of two gymnasium-going youths in the state due to use of steroids and stimulants.