Owner of the Tamil Nadu-based Sresan pharmaceuticals company that manufactured the Coldrif cough syrup linked to 20 children’s deaths has been arrested and he will be brought to Chhindwara after completing the formalities in Chennai, a police officer said on Thursday.

The Sresan Pharma owner Ranganathan was rounded up by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) last night and then he was arrested, he added.

Chhindwara Superintendent of Police (SP) Ajay Pandey said, “The SIT that left from Chhindwara has arrested Sresan Pharma owner Ranganathan. He was rounded up late at night and then arrested. As part of the procedure, his medical examination will be done and other proceedings will be undertaken in Chennai. Then after he will be brought to Chhindwara .”

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