By Admin 
Major action has been taken in the case of illegal smuggling of cough syrup in Uttar Pradesh. FSDA has canceled the licenses of the firms of Vibhor Rana and his brother Vishal. This action has been taken on the network that has come to light in Lucknow, in which there is an allegation of smuggling of cough syrup containing codeine to many states including UP and Bangladesh. The case is important because it is related to drugs control and cross-border illegal trade.
License revocation and details of firms
According to FSDA, the license of GR Trading, registered in the name of Vibhor Rana, and Avt Health Care, operated in the name of Vishal, has been canceled with immediate effect. During investigation, serious irregularities were found in the supply chain, purchase-sale records and distribution network of these firms. Officials say that under the guise of paper validity, a large consignment of cough syrup containing codeine was sent to different states. There are indications that the wires of this network operated from Lucknow are connected to West Bengal, Assam, Uttarakhand, Bihar and Bangladesh. License revocation is being considered as the basis for further criminal action.
Layers of arrests, interrogations and allegations
UP STF had arrested Vibhor, Vishal, Sachin and Bittu on 12 November. Since then, continuous interrogation of Alok Singh and Amit Singh Tata is going on. Investigative agencies are busy connecting the links of financial transactions, transport routes and warehouses. According to sources, information about many new names and locations has come to light during the investigation. At the same time, Shubham Jaiswal is being said to be blamed for the entire matter, while he has declared himself innocent. The agencies are matching the statements and documents.
Economic aspects and further action
Sources say that Alok Singh has not been able to give a satisfactory account of the expenditure incurred on the construction of a luxurious bungalow worth about Rs 20 crore in three years. The investigation has raised questions on the ratio of known sources of income and assets. In coordination with FSDA and STF, records of bank accounts, properties and companies are being searched. Officials say that other people associated with the network will also be tightened. This action is being considered as a decisive attack on drug smuggling in the state.