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News Topical, Digital Desk : Following the deaths caused by Coldrif Cough Syrup, the Tamil Nadu government has taken significant action. The license of Srisan Pharmaceutical Company, the manufacturer of the cough syrup, has been revoked. Twenty-two children have died in Madhya Pradesh alone after consuming this cough syrup.
The Tamil Nadu Drugs Control Department has taken this strict action against the company. According to the state health department, the company has been formally shut down following the completion of an investigation. Coldrif cough syrup indicated excessive levels of diethylene glycol (DEG).
Company owner arrested
The Tamil Nadu government has also ordered an investigation into all pharmaceutical companies in the state. Meanwhile, the court has remanded Srisan Company owner Ranganathan in police custody for 10 days. Ranganathan was arrested by the Madhya Pradesh Special Investigation Team (SIT) on October 9th.
22 children died in MP
The Tamil Nadu government has also suspended two senior drug inspectors. It should be noted that Coldrif cough syrup was banned in several states after the deaths of 22 children in Madhya Pradesh. The Madhya Pradesh government formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the matter. However, the company that manufactures Coldrif cough syrup has a plant in Tamil Nadu.
BJP leader K. Annamalai criticized the Tamil Nadu government for this incident. After the matter escalated, the government suspended the drug inspector. The government has now shut down the company and revoked its license.
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