Twenty children in Madhya Pradesh died from Coldrif Cough Syrup produced by Tamil Nadu's Srusen Pharma company. After the confirmation of poisonous adulteration, company owner S. Ranganathan was arrested from Chennai. The investigation is still ongoing.
New Delhi: The poisonous Coldrif Cough Syrup produced by Tamil Nadu-based pharmaceutical company Srusen Pharma (Srusen Pharma) has shaken the nation. At least 20 children have died in Madhya Pradesh after consuming this syrup. The incident has created an atmosphere of anger and grief among the public. Now, the company owner S. Ranganathan (S. Ranganathan) has been arrested by Madhya Pradesh Police in Chennai.
Poisonous Syrup Caused Deaths
The case first emerged in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district when several children suddenly fell ill. Investigations revealed that all of them had consumed Coldrif Cough Syrup. Laboratory tests (lab test) confirmed that the syrup was adulterated (contamination). This adulteration proved fatal (fatal) for the children.
Health department officials stated that chemical elements (chemicals) were found in the syrup that are extremely dangerous for the human body, especially for young children. Many families reported that their children's health deteriorated within hours of consuming the syrup, and they passed away before reaching the hospital.
MP Police Action: Ranganathan Arrested
Chhindwara SP Ajay Pandey informed that S. Ranganathan, owner of Srusen Pharma, was arrested on Thursday night. The arrest took place in Chennai (Tamil Nadu), and he is now being brought to Madhya Pradesh on transit remand. Police also raided the company's main office in Chennai, where several documents, formulation records, and samples were seized.
According to officials, quality standards (Quality Standards) were completely ignored in this case. Preliminary investigations revealed that the company had used substandard raw materials (substandard raw materials) in the production of the syrup.
Joint Investigation by Police and Health Department
Following Ranganathan's arrest, both the police and health department have intensified their investigation. The investigative team is now trying to ascertain where and how the adulteration occurred. Furthermore, they are also examining which dealers and pharmacies sold the syrup during its distribution (distribution).
MP Police are also keeping an eye on the distribution network spread across Tamil Nadu and other states. Officials have stated that more arrests are possible in the coming days.
Outrage Among Victim Families
This tragedy has devastated many homes. Families who lost their innocent children are demanding strict action and justice from the government. The victims' relatives state that the company's negligence took their children's lives, and now the culprits should face strict punishment (strict punishment).
Many parents also said that they had purchased this syrup from local medical stores, which had no doubts about its quality. Now they want a transparent investigation into such incidents so that no other family has to endure this pain in the future.
Government's Stance
The Madhya Pradesh government has categorized this matter as a serious crime. The Chief Minister has stated that the culprits will not be spared at any cost. Compensation (compensation) has been promised to the affected families.
Furthermore, the government has instructed all hospitals and drug vendors to immediately stop the sale of Coldrif syrup. The health department has appealed to the public that if they possess this syrup, they should destroy it immediately and take children for a medical check-up (medical check-up) to the hospital.
