The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has strongly condemned the arrest of Dr Soni, a veteran paediatrician linked to the tragic deaths of children who consumed contaminated Coldrif syrup in Madhya Pradesh. The IMA’s letter criticises both the government and regulatory agencies for failing to ensure drug safety standards, citing the Mashelkar Report of 2003 on weak drug control systems. Experts say the fault lies with the manufacturers and authorities, not doctors unaware of toxic adulterants. Watch Sneha Mordani’s exclusive conversation with IMA’s Dr Dilip Bhanushali as he explains how regulatory lapses led to this crisis. Business Today brings you this detailed report.

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