Cough syrup probe after child deaths in Rajasthan, MP
Six children in Chhindwara (MP) and Rajasthan fell ill or died from kidney infections after consuming cough syrups, while others recovered. Coldrif and Nextro-DS were banned, and multiple samples are under testing. Rajasthan set up a three-member committee to probe Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide syrup deaths, with over 20 batches suspended. NCDC is investigating; results are pending.