Deadly Commission: Doctor Received Rs 2.5 For Each Bottle of Toxic Cough Syrup That Killed 23 Children

Oct 14, 2025 07:33 pm CST

An investigation into the Madhya Pradesh cough syrup tragedy reveals a disturbing pharmaceutical kickback scheme where Dr. Praveen Soni received a 10% commission for prescribing Coldrif syrup that contained toxic diethylene glycol, resulting in 23 children's deaths. The case exposes broader concerns about pharmaceutical corruption and medical ethics in India's healthcare system.