The death of 11 children in Madhya Pradesh, allegedly linked to the consumption of a cough syrup, has sent shockwaves through the nation. From police action to the government imposing a ban on the medicine, several measures have been taken so far.

The cough syrup, 'Coldrif', was reportedly found to contain toxic compounds beyond permissible limits. This allegedly led to renal failure and the deaths of children.

As per IANS, it was found during the probe that the children who consumed the prescribed syrup developed high fever and severe difficulty in urination. Several of them succumbed to kidney failure.

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Furthermore, laboratory analysis has confirmed the presence of diethylene glycol (DEG), a lethal industrial chemical commonly found in antifreeze and

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