Toxic Cough Syrup Tragedy: Children’s Lives Lost, Who Is Responsible?| Why Regulators Escaped Blame

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In a heartbreaking turn, what parents thought was a simple cure for cough turned into a fatal poison for innocent children. The Coldrif cough syrup, manufactured by Sresan Pharmaceuticals in Tamil Nadu, has been linked to the deaths of at least 16 kids in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district and Rajasthan, with lab tests confirming 48.6% diethylene glycol (DEG)—a toxic industrial solvent that causes irreversible kidney damage and death. Symptoms started innocently: fever and cough, prescribed by local doctors, but escalated to vomiting, organ failure, and tragedy. The manufacturer’s license is revoked, but too late for the families grieving lost loved ones. In Chhindwara, veteran pediatrician Dr. Praveen Soni was arrested for negligence after prescribing the syrup, sparking outrage from the Indian Medical Association (IMA). IMA demands his immediate release, arguing he followed protocols and that regulators failed by giving the syrup a clean chit. As blame flies between doctors, pharma giants, and government agencies, multiple states—Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra—have banned Coldrif. This video uncovers the full timeline, expert insights on DEG dangers, and urgent calls for stricter drug oversight. Where does accountability end? Watch to demand justice for the voiceless. Subscribe for health safety updates!