Indian police arrest owner of cough syrup company linked to deaths of 17 children
Summary
Indian police have arrested the owner of Sresan Pharmaceutical Manufacturer linked to the deaths of 17 children from toxic cough syrup in Madhya Pradesh.
Key Points
- Indian police arrested S. Ranganathan, owner of Sresan Pharmaceutical Manufacturer, linked to deaths of 17 children due to toxic cough syrup.
- The cough syrup 'Coldrif' contained diethylene glycol nearly 500 times the permissible limit and has been banned in parts of India.
- Additional syrups, Respifresh and RELIFE, from Shape Pharma and Rednex Pharmaceuticals were also found to contain the toxic chemical.
- The WHO pointed out regulatory gaps in India regarding domestic medicine screening and unofficial exports amid ongoing concerns.
