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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'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.
FAIMA Urges Health Ministry to Form Central Committee to Investigate Fatal Contaminated Cough Syrup Cases
Oct 08, 2025 09:07 pm CST
The Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) has called for a central investigation committee to examine the deaths of over 20 children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan linked to contaminated Coldrif cough syrup. The medical body emphasized the need for nationwide testing of pediatric medications, improved regulatory coordination, and protection of physicians from premature blame while ensuring pharmaceutical safety standards are enforced.
11 Children Die After Taking Contaminated Cough Syrup in India: Doctor Arrested and Medicine Banned
Oct 05, 2025 02:04 pm CST
Eleven children died in Madhya Pradesh after consuming Coldrif cough syrup containing toxic diethylene glycol. Authorities arrested pediatrician Praveen Soni who prescribed the medication and banned the product manufactured by Srisan Pharmaceuticals. Multiple states have prohibited the syrup as investigations continue into the contamination that caused fatal kidney damage in young patients.
Health Ministry Confirms No Toxins in Cough Syrup Linked to Children's Deaths, Issues New Safety Guidelines
Oct 03, 2025 09:24 pm CST
The Union Health Ministry reports that cough syrup samples connected to children's deaths in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh contained no kidney-damaging toxins, but has issued new restrictive guidelines for pediatric cough medicine use. Despite negative test results for diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol, the government advises against giving these medications to children under two years of age following multiple fatalities that prompted regional bans on specific products.
13 Dead Including 10 Children in Tragic Durga Immersion Accidents in Madhya Pradesh
Oct 02, 2025 11:37 pm CST
Two separate tractor-trolley accidents during Durga idol immersion ceremonies in Madhya Pradesh claimed 13 lives, including 10 children. One vehicle plunged into the Chambal River near Ujjain, while another overturned into a pond in Khandwa district. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has announced Rs 4 lakh compensation for the families of the deceased.
Tragic Kidney Failure Outbreak: 6 Children Die in Madhya Pradesh Due to Suspected Contaminated Cough Syrups
Oct 01, 2025 01:25 pm CST
Six children have died from kidney failure in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district within 15 days, with contaminated cough syrups containing diethylene glycol suspected as the cause. Local authorities have banned Coldrif and Nextro-DS syrups while ICMR teams investigate this pharmaceutical poisoning case that has devastated local families.