Cough syrup row: Tests confirm presence of poisonous chemical; MP bans sale of ‘Coldrif’

Seven children in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhindwara district died from consuming Coldrif cough syrup, confirmed to contain the toxic industrial chemical diethylene glycol (DEG). Following Tamil Nadu lab test results, the Madhya Pradesh government banned Coldrif and all products by Sresan Pharmaceuticals, ordering immediate statewide seizure of stocks.