Bhopal: In an intensified action following the tragic deaths of 11 children linked to a toxic cough syrup in Madhya Pradesh, the state Health Department has suspended Praveen Soni, a paediatrician at Parasia Civil Hospital.

He allegedly prescribed the fatal medicine during his private practice.

The cough syrup in question, ‘Coldrif’, was found to contain toxic compounds beyond permissible limits, leading to renal failure and subsequent deaths among children.

The state Health Department issued a suspension order against Soni, citing serious negligence in treating children during his private practice.

The Health Department has suspended Soni, a paediatrician posted at Civil Hospital, Parasia in Chhindwara district, following an inquiry into the deaths of several children under his care.

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