Varanasi Police Seize Properties of Bhola Jaiswal in Codeine Cough Syrup Racket

In a significant development in the codeine-based cough syrup trafficking case, the Sonbhadra Police have seized properties linked to jailed accused Bhola Jaiswal in Varanasi. The action was carried out under Section 107 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), following due legal procedure. According to officials, the seized properties are suspected to have been acquired through proceeds of the illegal cough syrup trade. The operation covered multiple locations within Varanasi, where assets registered in the name of Bhola Jaiswal and his family members were identified and sealed as part of the investigation. Police authorities stated that the seizure is part of a broader probe aimed at dismantling the financial network behind the alleged racket. Further examination of financial records is underway, and additional action may follow based on the outcome of the investigation and court directions.