Illegal Cough Syrup Racket: Political Accusations and Investigations in Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has linked some individuals arrested for illegal codeine-based cough syrup distribution to the Samajwadi Party. With a state investigation underway, SP President Akhilesh Yadav accuses the BJP of shielding culprits. The FDSA and UP Police are probing the large-scale operation.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has accused the Samajwadi Party of having ties with individuals arrested for supplying illegal codeine-based cough syrup. He claims that investigations have linked some detainees to the party, known for its controversial reputation.

In response, Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav alleged a massive scam in the illegal distribution of the syrup, criticizing the BJP government for allegedly protecting those involved. Yadav pointed fingers at the ruling party, particularly emphasizing areas connected to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The Uttar Pradesh government is actively probing the case through the Food and Drug Safety Administration, UP Police, and a special task force. Authorities have found large-scale illegal operations and made multiple arrests. Officials state that codeine-based syrups, legal only with prescription, are being misused as intoxicants when sold in bulk unlawfully.