Sonbhadra Cough Syrup Syndicate: ₹425 Cr Transactions, 30 Accounts Frozen, 5 Firms Probed

• SIT is investigating an illegal narcotic cough syrup trade in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh.
• The investigation revealed suspicious financial transactions totaling ₹425 crore over two years.
• Approximately 30 bank accounts linked to the case have been frozen, with ₹60 lakh secured.
• Shaili Traders, the main stockist, is central to the probe; its CA ordered to submit financial records.
• Several other medical firms and individuals, including Maa Kripa Medical Store and Shiviksha Pharma, have been served notices.

Why It Matters: SIT action against a ₹425 crore illegal cough syrup syndicate impacts public health.