Indore (Madhya Pradesh): The arrest of senior paediatrician Dr Praveen Soni in connection with the Coldrif cough syrup tragedy in Chhindwara has sparked widespread outrage among Madhya Pradesh’s medical fraternity.

On Wednesday, doctors across government and private hospitals wore black bands while on duty, condemning what they termed an “unjust and hasty” action.

Major associations including the Indian Medical Association (IMA), Madhya Pradesh Medical Officers’ Association (MPMOA), Progressive Medical Teachers’ Association (PMTA) and the Junior Doctors’ Association (JDA) held a unified protest demanding Dr Soni’s release and immediate withdrawal of the FIR.

They warned of a statewide shutdown of Outpatient Departments (OPDs) from Wednesday night if their demands were ignored. Read Al

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