Varanasi Cough Syrup Scam: Fake Bills, Bangladesh Link, 12 Licenses Canceled; STF Probes Video

• ED and SIT are tightening their grip on Shubham Jaiswal, main accused in the Varanasi cough syrup scandal.
• Investigation revealed fake firms, fake billing, and fake e-way bills; vehicles listed were school vans or passenger cars.
• Over 2000 trucks of codeine-laced syrup were shown supplied on paper from Ranchi to Varanasi but diverted to Bangladesh for intoxication.
• Food Safety and Drug Administration Department canceled licenses of 12 drug firms in Varanasi due to unsatisfactory responses.
• STF is investigating a 12-minute 33-second viral video related to Shubham Jaiswal, including its origin and social media spread.

Why It Matters: Varanasi cough syrup scandal deepens with fake bills, Bangladesh link, firm license cancellations, and a viral video probe.