A 26-page Tamil Nadu government report accessed exclusively by India Today TV has revealed gross violations and unhygienic practices at the Kancheepuram-based Sresan Pharmaceutical whose cough syrup 'Coldrif' has been linked to the deaths of 14 children in Madhya Pradesh and two in Rajasthan.

The inspection, carried out by the Tamil Nadu Drugs Control Department, found over 350 lapses in the manufacturing process. Officials categorised the violations into 'critical' and 'major' , concluding that the firm lacked basic facilities, qualified staff, and proper procedures to ensure product safety.

FILTHY PREMISES, NO QUALITY CHECK

Inspectors reported that the Coldrif cough syrup was being manufactured in unhygienic conditions , with no air handling units (AHUs), poor ventilation, and

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