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.