Deadly Cough Syrup Scandal: 23 Children Die as CAG Report Reveals Systemic Failures in Drug Testing

Oct 10, 2025 04:06 pm CST

A CAG audit has revealed critical failures in drug testing procedures following the deaths of 23 children in Madhya Pradesh from toxic cough syrup. The report highlights significant shortfalls in Tamil Nadu's pharmaceutical inspection system, where manufacturer Sresan Pharmaceuticals was found adding dangerous levels of diethylene glycol to their Coldrif syrup, far exceeding safety limits. This regulatory negligence has sparked a heated blame exchange between state governments.