Archive · 3 Dec 2025
UP Congress Chief Alleges VVIP Treatment for Cough Syrup Scandal Accused
A man named Alok Pratap Singh, who was part of a group selling illegal cough syrups, was arrested by the police.
The leader of the Congress party in Uttar Pradesh, Ajay Rai, said that Singh is being treated very well in jail, like a special guest.
Rai is upset because he thinks the government is giving Singh special treatment because of his connections with powerful people.
The police usually act quickly against small crimes, but in this case, they are being very gentle with someone who has allegedly harmed many people.
The scandal involves selling cough syrups that contain drugs, which are being misused.
The Congress leader says this is not fair and shows that the government is protecting criminals.
UP Congress Committee President Ajay Rai accused the Yogi government of giving VVIP treatment to dismissed constable Alok Pratap Singh, a key figure in the cough syrup scandal.
Singh was arrested by the UP Special Task Force (STF) near Plasio Mall in Gomtinagar Extension, Lucknow.
Rai questioned why Singh, who allegedly ruined thousands of lives, is receiving special hospitality after his arrest.
The scandal involves the illegal trade and smuggling of codeine-based cough syrups, which are misused as intoxicants.
Singh is said to be close to former MP and Purvanchal strongman Dhananjay Singh, leading to allegations of political favoritism.
- Who
- Alok Pratap Singh, a dismissed constable and key member of the narcotic cough syrup syndicate
- What
- Allegations of VVIP treatment for the accused after his arrest in a cough syrup scandal
- When
- Arrested on Tuesday morning, allegations made on Wednesday
- Where
- Arrested near Plasio Mall, Gomtinagar Extension, Lucknow
- Why
- Allegations suggest preferential treatment due to political affiliations
- Accused Person
- Alok Pratap Singh
- Arresting Authority
- UP Special Task Force (STF)
- Arrest Location
- Near Plasio Mall, Gomtinagar Extension, Lucknow
- Alleged Scandal
- Illegal trade and smuggling of codeine-based cough syrups
- Accusation by
- Ajay Rai, UP Congress Committee President
- Accused's Association
- Close to former MP Dhananjay Singh