In a shocking development, S Ranganathan, the owner of Sresan Pharmaceuticals, a Tamil Nadu-based firm, has been arrested in Chennai in connection with the deaths of at least 20 children caused by the toxic cough syrup Coldrif. He was taken into custody by the Madhya Pradesh police and will be produced before a Chennai court today, officials confirmed.

Children’s Deaths Linked to Toxic Coldrif Syrup

The Coldrif cough syrup, manufactured by Sresan Pharmaceuticals, has been linked to the deaths of children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. According to Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Health Minister Rajendra Shukla, 20 children lost their lives after consuming the syrup — 17 in Chhindwara, 2 in Betul, and 1 in Pandhurna. Five other children are currently undergoing treatment.

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