ED Raids Premises of Pharmaceutical Firm Linked to Fatal Cough Syrup: 20 Children Dead from Contaminated Medication

Oct 13, 2025 12:14 pm CST

The Enforcement Directorate has raided multiple premises of Sresan Pharmaceuticals, manufacturer of 'Coldrif' cough syrup that contained toxic diethylene glycol and caused at least 20 children's deaths. The investigation revealed over 350 violations at the company's facility, prompting state bans and WHO concerns about India's regulatory gaps in drug safety screening.