After the arrest of Madhya Pradesh ’s senior paediatrician Dr Praveen Soni, in connection with the 16 deaths allegedly linked to Coldrif cough syrup, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) has come out in his defence. The doctors’ association claims Dr Soni is being unfairly targeted and should not be solely held responsible for the tragedy.

While questioning the clean chit awarded to the pharma company, the association has said that it would continue to push for Dr Soni’s release, according to a report by India Today . Kalpana Shukla from the association has warned that if Dr Soni is not released soon, the doctors will go on an indefinite strike.

FIR, suspension and arrest

Dr Soni was arrested on Saturday after police lodged an FIR against him and the operators of Sresun Pharmaceutic

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