Madhya Pradesh
ED Uncovers Rs 30 Crore Marriage Scheme Fraud in Madhya Pradesh: Former Official Arrested
Oct 07, 2025 10:36 pm CST
The Enforcement Directorate has conducted raids across seven locations in Madhya Pradesh, uncovering a Rs 30.18 crore fraud involving the government's Marriage Assistance Scheme. Former Janpad Panchayat CEO Shobhit Tripathi and two data entry operators allegedly fabricated documents to divert welfare funds to ineligible beneficiaries between 2019 and 2021. Authorities have seized documents and frozen financial assets worth Rs 21.7 lakh as investigations continue into this significant case of public fund misappropriation.
Deadly Cough Syrup Scandal: 19 Children Dead in Madhya Pradesh as Opposition Demands Accountability
Oct 07, 2025 09:40 pm CST
A public health crisis unfolds in Madhya Pradesh as 19 children have died after consuming contaminated cough syrups containing dangerous levels of diethylene glycol. Multiple brands including Coldrif, ReLife, and Respifresh TR have been linked to the fatalities, with nine more children on life support. The tragedy has sparked political controversy with opposition leaders demanding "bulldozer justice" against health officials while the government pledges full medical support for affected families.
Deadly Contamination: How Substandard Manufacturing Led to Fatal Cough Syrup Poisoning of 16 Children
Oct 06, 2025 10:50 pm CST
An investigation into the fatal Coldrif cough syrup reveals shocking manufacturing conditions at Sresan Pharmaceuticals, where industrial chemicals replaced pharmaceutical-grade ingredients, leading to 16 children's deaths in Madhya Pradesh. Inspectors found 39 critical and 325 major violations, including untested raw materials, untrained staff, and toxic levels of diethylene glycol—nearly 500 times above permissible limits.
Deadly Cough Syrup Tragedy: Families Lose Children and Livelihoods in Madhya Pradesh
Oct 06, 2025 02:28 am CST
Families in Madhya Pradesh are devastated after 11 children died from contaminated Coldrif Cough Syrup, causing kidney failure. Parents sold homes, vehicles, and mortgaged land to save their children, only to face heartbreak and financial ruin. Despite government compensation of Rs 4 lakh per victim, bereaved families demand justice over financial aid as they struggle with profound loss and emptied savings.
Deadly Negligence: 11 Children Die from Toxic Cough Syrup in Madhya Pradesh While Officials Delay Action
Oct 05, 2025 05:07 pm CST
An NDTV investigation reveals systemic failures in Madhya Pradesh's health system after 11 children died from Coldrif cough syrup contaminated with 48.6% Diethylene Glycol. While Tamil Nadu authorities identified and banned the toxic medication within 24 hours, Madhya Pradesh officials delayed action for weeks, conducted no autopsies, and took holidays during the crisis, raising serious questions about accountability and public health safety.
11 Children Die After Taking Contaminated Cough Syrup in India: Doctor Arrested and Medicine Banned
Oct 05, 2025 02:04 pm CST
Eleven children died in Madhya Pradesh after consuming Coldrif cough syrup containing toxic diethylene glycol. Authorities arrested pediatrician Praveen Soni who prescribed the medication and banned the product manufactured by Srisan Pharmaceuticals. Multiple states have prohibited the syrup as investigations continue into the contamination that caused fatal kidney damage in young patients.
Tamil Nadu Bans Coldrif Cough Syrup Following Child Fatalities in Multiple States
Oct 04, 2025 01:24 am CST
Tamil Nadu authorities have banned the sale of 'Coldrif' cough syrup manufactured by a Chennai-based pharmaceutical company after 11 children died in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. Health officials have collected samples to test for Diethylene Glycol contamination while the Union Health Ministry has advised against prescribing cough medications to children under age 2.
Newborn Abandoned in Forest by Government Teacher Survives Miraculously Under Rock in Madhya Pradesh
Oct 02, 2025 04:22 pm CST
A three-day-old infant miraculously survived after being abandoned under a rock in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara forest by his parents, a government teacher and his wife, who feared job loss due to having a fourth child. The baby endured overnight exposure, insect bites, and near-suffocation before being rescued by villagers who heard his cries at dawn.
Parents Arrested for Honor Killing of 17-Year-Old Daughter in Madhya Pradesh: A Tragic Case of Caste Violence
Oct 02, 2025 03:59 pm CST
In a shocking case from Madhya Pradesh's Chambal-Gwalior region, parents Bharat Sikarwar and his wife have been arrested for the alleged honor killing of their 17-year-old daughter Divya. The Class 12 student was reportedly shot dead at home on September 23, with her body later found in the Kunwari River. Police believe the murder was motivated by the victim's relationship with someone from a disadvantaged caste, highlighting the persistent issue of caste-based violence in India.
NCRB Report: Over 57,000 Crimes Against Scheduled Castes Documented in India for 2023
Oct 01, 2025 03:08 am CST
According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), India recorded 57,789 crimes against Scheduled Castes in 2023, with Uttar Pradesh accounting for the highest number at 15,130 cases. The national crime rate stood at 28.7 per lakh SC population, with simple hurt constituting 31.9% of all cases. While states like Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan showed alarmingly high rates, the overall chargesheet filing rate was 81.2% across the country.