The Tamil Nadu government on Monday stated that it has revoked the manufacturing licence of Sresan Pharmaceutical Manufacturer and shut down the company, reported PTI.

The action came after the deaths of 22 children in the past month linked to the consumption of Coldrif cough syrup manufactured by the company, which is situated in Tamil Nadu’s Kancheepuram district.

“Orders have been given to conduct a detailed inspection of other drug manufacturing companies located in Tamil Nadu,” PTI quoted the state government as saying on Monday.

The deaths have been reported from Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan . Several children, who had been suffering from fever and cold, consumed the Coldrif syrup, resulting in vomiting and difficulty urinating.

The first death was recorded on Septemb

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