UP Authorities File Cases Against 12 More Pharmaceutical Companies in Codeine Cough Syrup Smuggling Investigation

Nov 29, 2025 09:07 am CST

Uttar Pradesh's food and drugs department has expanded its investigation into codeine-containing cough syrup smuggling in Varanasi by filing cases against 12 additional pharmaceutical firms. These companies were found either closed or replaced by other businesses when investigators attempted to inspect them. This action follows earlier cases filed against 26 other pharmaceutical companies involved in the same smuggling operation.