Archive · 6 Nov 2025
BSF and West Bengal Police Clash Over Seized Cough Syrup in Nadia
Imagine two groups that help keep the peace, the police and another group called the BSF.
One evening, the police found a lot of a special cough syrup that people aren't supposed to have because it can be misused.
As the police were taking the syrup away, some BSF members showed up and said the syrup should be given to them.
The police said no, because it's their job to handle these kinds of seizures.
This disagreement turned into a fight, and some police officers got hurt.
One person from the BSF was briefly taken by the police but later let go.
Leaders from both groups talked and agreed to sort things out, and the syrup was eventually given to the police.
A clash occurred between the West Bengal Police and the Border Security Force (BSF) in Nadia district over the seizure of Venorex cough syrup.
At least five West Bengal Police personnel were injured during the confrontation.
A BSF jawan was detained by the police but was later released.
The incident began when police, responding to a tip-off, discovered and began seizing a large quantity of the banned syrup.
BSF personnel arrived and demanded custody of the seized items, leading to an argument and physical altercation, which was later resolved through a meeting between both forces.
- Who
- West Bengal Police and Border Security Force (BSF)
- What
- A clash erupted over the seizure of banned Venorex cough syrup, leading to injuries and detention of personnel from both sides.
- When
- Tuesday evening, around 8 p.m.
- Where
- Chapra police station area, Nadia district, West Bengal, on the Krishnagar–Karimpur state highway
- Why
- A dispute over jurisdiction and custody of seized contraband (Venorex cough syrup) between state police and BSF personnel.
West Bengal Police
Border Security Force (BSF)
Jurisdiction over Seized Goods
West Bengal Police
Insisted that narcotics-related cases fall under the jurisdiction of state police and NCB, not BSF, and refused to hand over the seized Venorex.
Border Security Force (BSF)
Demanded the seized goods be handed over to them, stating their jawans were unloading unclaimed packets containing banned Venorex bottles.
Escalation of Conflict
West Bengal Police
Claimed BSF jawans attacked their men when they refused to hand over the seizure.
Border Security Force (BSF)
Stated that the local police came and tried to seize the articles, which led to confrontations.
- Location
- Chapra police station area, Nadia district, West Bengal
- Date of Incident
- Tuesday around 8 p.m.
- Seized Item
- Venorex cough syrup (banned substance)
- Quantity Seized
- Large quantity (exact number of bottles not specified, but described as multiple packets)
- Injured Police Personnel
- At least 5
- Detained BSF Personnel
- 1 jawan
