Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Odisha Police Seize Banned Cough Syrup, Arrest Eight
Police in Odisha found a lot of banned cough syrup in a house.
They caught six grown-ups and two kids who were involved.
The police also took some money and cars used for selling the syrup.
The police are still looking for more people who might be involved.
They want to stop people from selling bad medicines.
Police in Odisha's Bargarh district seized 5,050 bottles of banned Eskuf cough syrup.
Six adults and two minors were arrested in connection with the seizure.
The raid was conducted based on a tipoff at an abandoned house on Katapali Road.
Rs 76,700 cash and eight vehicles were also seized during the operation.
The investigation is ongoing to identify more individuals involved in the drug trafficking network.
- Who
- Police in Bargarh district, Odisha
- What
- Seized banned Eskuf cough syrup and arrested eight individuals
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Bargarh district, Odisha
- Why
- To prevent illegal drug trafficking and apprehend those involved
- Location
- Bargarh district, Odisha
- Items Seized
- 5,050 bottles of Eskuf syrup, Rs 76,700 cash, 8 vehicles
- Arrested Individuals
- 6 adults, 2 minors
- Law Enforced
- Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing