Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Taking cognizance of the deaths of children in Chhindwara district after allegedly consuming contaminated cough syrup, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought an action-taken report from the Principal Secretaries (Health) of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, as well as from the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI). The officials have been asked to submit their reports within two weeks.

Terming the incident a serious failure of drug safety, regulation, and monitoring systems, NHRC member Priyank Kanoongo said it represents a violation of children’s fundamental rights, including the right to life, health and access to safe medicines.

The Commission’s intervention was sought through a complaint that called for the formation of a special

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