- By Akansha Pandey
- Tue, 23 Dec 2025 04:51 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
A Look Out Circular (LOC) has been issued against Shubham Jaiswal, who is absconding in the case involving banned codeine-based cough syrup, to facilitate his deportation to India. Additionally, properties belonging to his family and close associates, estimated to be worth approximately Rs 40 crore, have been identified. Authorities are preparing to take "bulldozer action" (demolition) against these properties.
The Rs 2,000 Crore Smuggling Racket
These assets were identified during the investigation into a massive Rs 2,000 crore cough syrup smuggling racket. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) is preparing to attach these properties, which were allegedly amassed through the proceeds of smuggling, and initiate demolition proceedings. Authorities believe that the full details of the gang's modus operandi will only be revealed once Shubham is brought back from abroad and interrogated.
Police Investigation And SIT Formation
Police Commissioner Mohit Agarwal stated on Monday that cases regarding the cough syrup smuggling have been registered at the Kotwali, Ramnagar, Rohaniya, and Sarnath police stations in Varanasi. Given the gravity of the offense, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been constituted. The investigation has also revealed that the illicit cough syrup was being smuggled into Bangladesh.
Surveillance And Additional
Accused DCP (Kashi Zone) and SIT Chairman, Gaurav Banswal, informed that in addition to Shubham Jaiswal, Look Out Notices have been issued against Divesh Jaiswal (alias Sanu), Akash Pathak, and Amit Jaiswal. The Commissionerate Police had submitted a proposal for this action to the Bureau of Immigration. With the issuance of these notices, all potential escape routes for the accused to flee abroad are now under surveillance.
Current Location And Roles Of The Accused
Sources suggest that Shubham Jaiswal is currently hiding in Dubai. Due to the extradition treaty between India and the UAE, he will be unable to flee to another location from there. Investigations reveal that Divesh Jaiswal managed the bank accounts of the drug traders involved in the smuggling, while Amit and Akash were responsible for grooming individuals to establish fraudulent firms.
Role Of The Bureau Of Immigration
The Bureau of Immigration is a Government of India agency operating under the Ministry of Home Affairs. Its primary function is to monitor the entry, exit, stay, and registration of foreigners in the country. Its mandate includes managing visas, enforcing travel bans, and maintaining the biometric data of all foreign nationals to ensure national security.
Imminent Action
The SIT investigation is progressing rapidly, and the police have decided to take concrete steps to dismantle the smuggling network. The process to attach the properties of Shubham and his associates will commence shortly. It is anticipated that the police and administration will soon execute strict actions in this high-profile case.
A Strong Message Against Crime
The actions taken by the police and the SIT in the Varanasi cough syrup smuggling case demonstrate that stringent measures are being implemented against trafficking. This crackdown serves not only as a warning to smugglers but also as a strong message to society against such illegal activities. The public now awaits the results of further investigations to ensure that all individuals involved in this serious crime receive appropriate punishment.