Law & Order National
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday carried out searches at seven locations in Chennai connected to Sresan Pharma, the manufacturer of the Coldrif cough syrup. The action is part of a money-laundering probe under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Background: Child Deaths After Syrup Use The Coldrif cough syrup has been linked to […]
Law & Order National
G. Ranganathan, the owner of Sresan Pharmaceuticals, has been arrested in Chennai over the deaths of children linked to the consumption of Coldrif cough syrup. Authorities confirmed that the arrest followed evidence of toxic contamination in the medicine. Toxic Contamination Found Laboratory tests revealed that Coldrif batches contained diethylene glycol (DEG), a toxic
Health
The World Health Organization (WHO) has asked India to clarify whether the contaminated Coldrif cough syrup, linked to the deaths of children in Madhya Pradesh, was exported to other countries. The move raises the possibility of a global alert if international shipments are confirmed. Contamination and Deaths Reported Recent investigations revealed that batches of Coldrif
Health
The Uttar Pradesh government has banned the sale, distribution and use of Coldrif cough syrup across the state. This decision follows reports of child fatalities in Madhya Pradesh possibly linked to contaminated syrup. Rising Alarm Over Child Deaths In Madhya Pradesh’s Chhindwara district, at least nine children have died in recent weeks. Authorities suspect that […]