Ranganathan Govindan

  • Deadly Coldrif Cough Syrup Tragedy: 23 Children Dead as Madhya Pradesh CM Blames Tamil Nadu for Regulatory Failures

    Deadly Coldrif Cough Syrup Tragedy: 23 Children Dead as Madhya Pradesh CM Blames Tamil Nadu for Regulatory Failures

    Oct 10, 2025 02:13 am CST

    The Coldrif cough syrup tragedy has claimed 23 children's lives in Madhya Pradesh, with Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav directly blaming Tamil Nadu's government for regulatory failures. Police have arrested the 75-year-old owner of Sresan Pharmaceuticals, while authorities investigate how the toxic medication reached vulnerable patients across multiple districts.

  • 364 Violations Discovered at Sresan Pharma Following Deadly Cough Syrup Incident: DEG Contamination Claims 20 Children

    364 Violations Discovered at Sresan Pharma Following Deadly Cough Syrup Incident: DEG Contamination Claims 20 Children's Lives

    Oct 09, 2025 09:04 pm CST

    An investigation into Sresan Pharma revealed 364 violations at their Tamil Nadu facility following a tragic incident where contaminated cough syrup containing excessive diethylene glycol resulted in at least 20 child fatalities in Madhya Pradesh. The CDSCO is now launching nationwide inspections of cough syrup manufacturers while several states implement stricter regulations for pediatric cough medication dispensing.

  • Deadly Cough Syrup Scandal: Pharmaceutical Owner Arrested in Madhya Pradesh Child Deaths Case

    Deadly Cough Syrup Scandal: Pharmaceutical Owner Arrested in Madhya Pradesh Child Deaths Case

    Oct 09, 2025 04:24 pm CST

    The owner of Sresan Pharma, Ranganathan Govindan, has been arrested in Chennai following the deaths of 20 children in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, who consumed toxic Coldrif cough syrup. Police conducted a meticulously planned operation to apprehend the suspect, who had been evading authorities since the tragedy came to light. Investigations reveal the company was operating despite being struck off official registers, raising serious questions about regulatory oversight in India's pharmaceutical industry.

  • Coldrif Cough Syrup Manufacturer Arrested: Owner Charged in Fatal Adulteration Case Linked to Children

    Coldrif Cough Syrup Manufacturer Arrested: Owner Charged in Fatal Adulteration Case Linked to Children's Deaths

    Oct 09, 2025 01:36 pm CST

    The owner of Sresan Pharmaceuticals, Ranganathan Govindan, has been arrested for manufacturing adulterated Coldrif cough syrup linked to at least 20 children's deaths across multiple Indian states. Investigations revealed the syrup contained dangerous levels of diethylene glycol (DEG), a toxic substance used in printing ink and glue manufacturing, at 46-48% against the permitted 0.1%. Nine states have banned the product as authorities expand their investigation into the deadly pharmaceutical scandal.