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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.
India's Drug Regulator Acknowledges Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Lapses Following Fatal Cough Syrup Incidents
Oct 09, 2025 12:51 am CST
India's top drug regulator has admitted serious deficiencies in pharmaceutical manufacturing practices after children died from suspected contaminated cough syrups. CDSCO investigations revealed manufacturers failing to test raw materials and finished products as required by law, leading to stricter enforcement measures nationwide. The scandal has damaged India's reputation as a global pharmaceutical supplier, with multiple states implementing emergency restrictions on cough medication distribution.