New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Monday issued notices to the Principal Secretaries of the Health Departments of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan over the deaths of 12 children after consuming allegedly spurious cough syrup in parts of both states.

A Bench presided by NHRC Member Priyank Kanoongo took cognisance of a complaint alleging serious lapses in drug safety and regulatory mechanisms that led to the tragedy.

The complaint sought the urgent intervention of the apex human rights body in incidents reported from Chhindwara and Vidisha districts of Madhya Pradesh, as well as certain districts of Rajasthan, where children reportedly died after consuming cough syrup.

Although initial tests by the Union Health Ministry did not detect diethylene glycol or ethylene gly

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