The issue of deaths in man-animal conflicts was also raised, after which the state government announced a proposal to double the compensation for deaths caused by wild animal attacks.
In September and October last year, several children from Chhindwara and Betul districts fell critically ill after consuming Coldrif cough syrup. At least 24 children died.
Bargarh police, acting on a tip-off, raided an apartment on Katapali road, recovering cash, vehicles, and mobile phones; two juveniles among those detained in connection with drug abuse.
Additionally, Varanasi Police Commissioner Mohit Agarwal said that a reward of Rs 50,000 has been announced for anyone providing information leading to Jaiswal’s arrest.
Elaborating on the action taken so far in connection with the cough syrup issue, Yogi said the government had registered 79 cases, named 225 people and arrested 78 accused.
