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The demand for narcotic cough syrup has increased rapidly in the last few years. This is because elements like codeine phosphate present in cough syrup are being misused as drugs. This has led to an increase in crimes.
Cough syrup smuggling racket exposed
Sonbhadra: With the SIT investigation into the illegal smuggling of narcotic cough syrup in Sonbhadra, several shocking facts are emerging. The investigation team has delved into the roots of this network and has now uncovered financial transactions that highlight both the seriousness and the extent of the case.
The investigation revealed suspicious transactions worth approximately Rs 425 crore were done in the last two years by the main stockist Shaili Traders. This amount clearly indicates the black market operations associated with the illegal trade of narcotic cough syrup.
Shubham Jaiswal,His Father Under Scrutiny
Shubham Jaiswal and his father Bhola Prasad Jaiswal, who run the firm Shaili Traders, considered to be the center of this entire network, are now under increasing scrutiny from the investigating agencies. Irregularities were found in the firm's financial activities during the investigation, following which the Sonbhadra police have sent a notice to their chartered accountant, Vishnu Agarwal (a resident of Varanasi).
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Several Medical Stores Under Investigation
The investigation is not limited to just one firm but has expanded to include medical stores and drug agencies involved in the entire network. The establishments that have been served notices by the SIT include Maa Kripa Medical Store (Sonbhadra), Shiviksha Firm (Sonbhadra), Dilip Medical Agency, Nai Bazaar (Bhadohi), Ayush Enterprises, Rajendra & Sons Drug Agency, Parsipur, and Shiviksha Firm run by Ankita Gupta.
Where and how was the Rs 425 crore amount circulated?
A major question arising from the investigation is how such a huge amount of Rs 425 crore was generated and circulated in a limited business like medical supplies and cough syrup trade. According to the SIT, these transactions may have been conducted through fake invoices, unlicensed medical stores, shell companies, and hawala networks. The team is also investigating how this money was used in further illegal activities.
SP Explains The Investigation
Sonbhadra Superintendent of Police Abhishek Verma said that the disclosure of the suspicious transaction of Rs 425 crore is only part of the preliminary investigation. He said that the entire network is being thoroughly investigated. Other people and firms involved in the smuggling are being identified. Significant information may come to light soon.
Cough Syrup Smuggling Increasing
The demand for narcotic cough syrup has increased rapidly in the last few years. This is because elements like codeine phosphate present in cough syrup are being misused as drugs. This has led to an increase in crimes such as large-scale illegal sales, fake billing, and forged medical licenses. This network had been active in Sonbhadra and surrounding districts for a long time, but this is the first time such a large-scale operation has been uncovered.
