Lucknow, Dec 02 : The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (UP STF) on Tuesday arrested dismissed police constable Alok Singh, who had been on the run in connection with the high-profile cough syrup trafficking syndicate case. Singh, previously named in FIRs from Ghaziabad and Lucknow, was apprehended in the state capital following a week-long intelligence-led operation.
Sources revealed that Singh had recently applied for surrender before a Lucknow court. The court was scheduled to hear the matter on Tuesday, but STF teams, acting on credible inputs and technical surveillance, arrested him prior to any courtroom proceedings.
During initial interrogation, Singh reportedly admitted that he had been preparing to surrender. Investigators believe his questioning may reveal crucial details about the syndicate’s alleged Dubai connections, involvement of influential protectors, and the network of shell companies supporting the illegal trade.
Authorities are also scrutinizing Singh’s involvement in real estate ventures and suspected sleeper-cell structures linked to the syndicate. The Enforcement Directorate (ED), working alongside the STF, is examining potential money laundering transactions estimated to exceed Rs 100 crore, including Singh’s bank dealings, foreign travel history, and communication networks.
The arrest marks a significant breakthrough in the ongoing investigation into the Lucknow-based cough syrup trafficking operation, which has drawn nationwide attention due to its alleged international connections and scale.