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Paediatrician Arrested After 11 Children Die from Toxic Syrup

10/5/2025

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A paediatrician in Madhya Pradesh was arrested after 11 children died from Coldrif syrup containing 48.6% diethylene glycol.
The Madhya Pradesh government banned Coldrif and all Sresan Pharmaceuticals products, while investigations proceed; Kerala paused Coldrif sales.
The Union Health Ministry began inspections of 19 drug units across six states; INR4 lakh will aid families.

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A paediatrician in Madhya Pradesh was arrested after 11 children died from Coldrif syrup containing 48.6% diethylene glycol.
The Madhya Pradesh government banned Coldrif and all Sresan Pharmaceuticals products, while investigations proceed; Kerala paused Coldrif sales.
The Union Health Ministry began inspections of 19 drug units across six states; INR4 lakh will aid families.