ED raids 25 locations in 3 states over ₹1000 Cr cough syrup syndicate

• ED conducted raids at 25 locations across three states in connection with a 1000 crore cough syrup syndicate case.
• Raids targeted Varanasi, Lucknow, Saharanpur, Ranchi, Ahmedabad, and Bhopal, focusing on associates and firms linked to the illegal trade.
• Shubham Jaiswal is identified as the mastermind of the narcotic cough syrup syndicate and is currently absconding.
• So far, 32 individuals have been arrested, and over 30 FIRs have been registered in connection with the case.
• A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed by the Varanasi Police Commissioner to probe the syndicate.

Why It Matters: ED raids disrupt a massive illegal cough syrup syndicate, protecting public health.