The Toxin: The child deaths were caused by Diethylene Glycol (DEG), a toxic industrial solvent used in antifreeze, found contaminating the cough syrup.

The Victim Count: At least 14-18 children, primarily in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, died from acute kidney failure after consuming the contaminated medicine.

The Killer Syrup: The product identified as the cause was Coldrif cough syrup, manufactured by Tamil Nadu-based Sresan Pharma.

The Chemical Concentration: Lab tests found the syrup contained DEG levels as high as 48.6%, which is hundreds of times the permissible safety limit (0.1%).

Immediate Action: State governments placed an immediate ban on the sale of Coldrif, and authorities filed a criminal case against the manufacturing company and its officials.

The Killer Cough Syrup That Claimed Children's Live

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