CM Yogi gave a big statement, said- Not a single death occurred in the state due to codeine cough syrup, licenses were distributed in the SP government.

Lucknow. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath told the Assembly on Monday that there have been no deaths due to codeine-based cough syrup in the state. He said that strict action is being taken in this matter under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. A case has been registered in this matter and investigation is being done. As the investigation progresses, names of people associated with the Samajwadi Party may come to light.

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Addressing the House, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that there has been no death due to codeine cough syrup in Uttar Pradesh. In this case, action will be taken under NDPS Act. Uttar Pradesh government has won this case in the court. The biggest wholesaler in Uttar Pradesh who has been caught by STF. He was issued a license in 2016 under the Samajwadi Party government. Giving details of the action taken so far, Yogi Adityanath said that the government has registered 79 cases in this matter, in which the names of 225 accused have been included. Police have also arrested 78 accused. He said that raids have been conducted on 134 firms. The Chief Minister alleged that as the investigation progresses, names of people associated with the Samajwadi Party may come to light. “I think if you investigate this matter deeply, you will find out that ultimately, some leader or person associated with the Samajwadi Party is involved in this.

The High Court has ruled that this entire matter should be prosecuted under the NDPS Act. Uttar Pradesh Government has fought this battle and won. Giving a stern warning to those involved, the Chief Minister said that the government will ensure strict action against all the accused. No accused will be able to escape in this case. Don’t worry, when the time comes, preparations for bulldozer action will also be made. Then don’t complain.” Indirectly targeting Akhilesh Yadav, CM Yogi said that there are two models within the country. One sits in Delhi and the other in Lucknow. Whenever there is any discussion in the country, they immediately leave the country. I think the same is happening with your father too. He will also leave the country again on his trip to England and you people will keep shouting here.