Madhya Pradesh child deaths
Coldrif Cough Syrup Tragedy: 20 Children Dead as Sresan Pharma Owner Faces Police Custody
Oct 11, 2025 07:16 am CST
The owner of Sresan Pharma, Ranganathan, has been remanded to 10-day police custody following the deaths of 20 children across three districts in Madhya Pradesh allegedly linked to Coldrif cough syrup. As investigations intensify, the DCGI has issued nationwide directives for stricter pharmaceutical testing protocols while local chemists protest through an indefinite strike.
Contaminated Cough Syrup Crisis: Tamil Nadu's Swift Action Contrasts Madhya Pradesh's Delayed Response in Child Deaths Investigation
Oct 04, 2025 02:47 pm CST
A comparative analysis of two Indian states' responses to potentially lethal contaminated cough syrup: While Tamil Nadu identified and banned Coldrif Syrup containing 48.6% Diethylene Glycol within 24 hours, Madhya Pradesh continues to delay action despite nine child fatalities showing classic signs of industrial solvent poisoning, raising serious questions about public health priorities and accountability in pharmaceutical regulation.