Raebareli police arrest Ajay Pharma’s director in a massive illegal codeine cough syrup racket involving 5–6 lakh bottles. Authorities hunt for his accomplice as the investigation could expose a hidden drug network threatening public health.
Ajay Pharma director arrested in massive Codeine syrup racket
Raebareli: In a significant move against the illegal trade of codeine-based cough syrup, Raebareli police have arrested Divakar Singh, the director of Ajay Pharma. The arrest comes as part of an investigation into a large-scale drug racket reportedly involving the illicit sale and purchase of 5 to 6 lakh bottles of cough syrup.
The case was initially reported by Drug Inspector Shivendra Pratap Singh, prompting police action. The illegal trade surfaced in Raebareli, involving two medical outlets Ajay Pharma and Medicine House. Police registered cases against Divakar Singh, the director of Ajay Pharma, and Priyanshu, the director of Medicine House.
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Investigations revealed that both individuals collaborated to illegally procure and sell an estimated 5 to 6 lakh bottles of codeine-based cough syrup. Such activities pose a serious threat to public health and safety due to the addictive nature of codeine.
Following the investigation, Divakar Singh was taken into custody. The Milakhera police confirmed the arrest, and questioning is underway to uncover the full network behind the illegal trade. Authorities are also investigating Divakar Singh’s bank accounts to trace financial transactions related to this large-scale operation. The move aims to identify additional parties involved in the racket.
While Divakar Singh is in police custody, Priyanshu remains at large. Authorities are actively searching for him, and his arrest is expected to be a critical step in uncovering the full extent of the illegal operation. Priyanshu faces serious charges, and police believe his capture is essential to the ongoing investigation.
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Police have begun scrutinizing Divakar Singh’s bank accounts, suspecting that the financial trail could reveal more people involved in the racket. Banks have been requested to provide transaction details, which could help uncover further layers of the operation. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation, emphasizing that the network may involve more individuals than initially identified.
The illicit trade of codeine-based cough syrup is a serious concern because of the drug’s addictive and harmful effects. Codeine misuse can lead to dependency and severe health problems. The authorities are taking stringent measures to control the trade and prevent its adverse effects on public health.
