Toxic syrup now shows up in Bhavnagar, third city in Gujarat
The drug inspector sealed the agency, and legal proceedings are underway
Updated: Feb 24th, 2024
After Kheda and Vadodara, Bhavnagar also joined the toxic syrup melee, where a total of 579 bottles were recovered by a special operation group (SOG).
Codeine phosphate, a drug to cure cough and pain, has now become a common source of intoxication in the dry state of Gujarat.
Acting on a tip, the SOG, along with Bhavnagar food and drug inspection official GN Thummar, initiated a raid at the AAI Medical Agency of Dilip Dholetar in Maldhari Society in Bhavnagar.
A total of 579 bottles of 100 ml were recovered, which the dealer had been selling at ₹150 per bottle.
The drug inspector sealed the agency, and legal proceedings are underway.
Recently, the Ahmedabad police seized 590 bottles of toxic syrup, with same- codeine phosphate from a rickshaw at Vataman Chokdi. Two individuals were arrested, leading to the investigation in Vadodara.
Notably, at least seven people died after consuming an ayurvedic toxic syrup in Kheda named ‘Kalmeghasav - Asava Arishta’ syrup in Dec 2023.
