Our Government remains steadfast and uncompromising in our commitment to build a Drug-free West Bengal.
To protect our Youth from the devastating menace of substance abuse and to dismantle illegal trafficking networks, our Police and Administration have been taking decisive & continuous action across the State.
Recently, through the vigilant efforts of the Police Administration in Dakshin Dinajpur district, nearly 2 lakh bottles of illegally procured and smuggled codeine-based cough syrup were seized and successfully destroyed.
Following this proactive enforcement, the concerned pharmaceutical manufacturer, Laborate Pharmaceuticals India Ltd, has submitted a formal representation pledging cooperation in curbing the drug menace. To support our mission of securing a drug-free public health system and preventing the misuse of pharmaceutical formulations, the company has formally undertaken that its product, Eskuf Cough Syrup, will no longer be sold directly or through its local sales depot to any dealer within the State of West Bengal. Furthermore, the company has recalled all existing inventory of the product from its local depot.
There is absolutely Zero Tolerance for illicit narcotics and drug trafficking in Bengal. Our Administration will continue to act relentlessly to protect Public health and secure a safe future for the upcoming generations.
I commend our Police Force and local Administration for their vigilance and dedicated service.
Together, let us build a healthier, safer and drug-free West Bengal.