Former MP Dhananjay Singh has written to the Prime Minister and the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister requesting a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the ongoing codeine syrup trafficking case, after his name also surfaced as a ‘suspect’ following a key arrest.
The Uttar Pradesh STF recently arrested Amit Singh ‘Tata’, a close associate of the alleged mastermind Shubham Jaiswal, from Lucknow’s Gomti Nagar. Following his arrest, reports emerged linking Amit Tata to Dhananjay Singh, prompting political speculation and demands for an inquiry into Singh’s possible role.
In a detailed post on X on Saturday, Dhananjay Singh stated that certain political opponents had misled journalists and attempted to spread misinformation about him. He alleged that the case was being used to tarnish the image of the Prime Minister since it is connected to Varanasi.
Singh wrote that multiple political figures from the opposition were “spreading false allegations” and emphasised that only a central-level investigation could bring out the truth. Stressing that the matter is inter-state and sensitive, he urged the Prime Minister and the Chief Minister to order a CBI probe so that “strict action can be taken against the real culprits, and baseless allegations may come to an end.”
Amit Singh Tata, who was arrested with a Fortuner allegedly linked to a fleet of vehicles used by Dhananjay Singh, has previous criminal cases registered against him. This connection triggered demands from several quarters for a deeper investigation into Dhananjay Singh’s proximity to the accused.
Meanwhile, activist and Azad Adhikar Sena chief Amitabh Thakur has also written to the Uttar Pradesh DGP, seeking a thorough probe into Amit Singh Tata’s role. Thakur cited a viral video purportedly showing Shubham Jaiswal and Amit Tata assaulting individuals — an incident he said warrants immediate legal action.
As the codeine syrup racket investigation widens, calls for a transparent, independent probe continue to grow, with the case gaining significant political attention in Uttar Pradesh.