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.