Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Bengal CM Reaffirms Drug Crackdown After Cough Syrup Seizure
West Bengal’s government says it wants the state to be free from illegal drugs.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said police will continue acting against drug sellers and trafficking groups.
Police recently found nearly two lakh bottles of illegal codeine-based cough syrup in Dakshin Dinajpur.
The seized bottles were destroyed.
The company that makes Eskuf Cough Syrup agreed to stop selling it to dealers in West Bengal.
It also took back the product already stored at its local depot.
The government says these steps are meant to protect public health and young people.
The chief minister asked citizens to help create a safer and healthier state.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari reiterated the government’s commitment to creating a drug-free state.
Authorities are pursuing a zero-tolerance policy toward illegal narcotics and trafficking networks.
Police seized and destroyed nearly two lakh bottles of illegally procured and smuggled codeine-based cough syrup in Dakshin Dinajpur.
Laborate Pharmaceuticals India Ltd agreed to stop selling Eskuf Cough Syrup to dealers in West Bengal.
The company also recalled existing Eskuf inventory from its local depot in the state.
- Who
- West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, the state administration, police, and Laborate Pharmaceuticals India Ltd.
- What
- The government reiterated its drug crackdown after police seized and destroyed nearly two lakh bottles of illegal codeine-based cough syrup.
- When
- The chief minister made the statement on Wednesday; the article does not specify the date of the seizure.
- Where
- West Bengal, including Dakshin Dinajpur district and the company’s local depot.
- Why
- To curb substance abuse and drug trafficking, protect public health, and prevent misuse of pharmaceutical products.
- Chief minister
- Suvendu Adhikari
- Policy
- Zero tolerance toward illicit narcotics and drug trafficking
- Seizure
- Nearly two lakh bottles of codeine-based cough syrup
- Location
- Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal
- Manufacturer
- Laborate Pharmaceuticals India Ltd
- Product
- Eskuf Cough Syrup
- Company action
- Stopped sales to West Bengal dealers and recalled existing local-depot inventory