The recent deaths of children linked to cough syrup consumption have brought Chennai-based Sresan Pharmaceuticals under scrutiny. Its 73-year-old owner, G Ranganathan, was arrested in connection with the deaths of 21 children in Madhya Pradesh . The tragedy, linked to the toxic Coldrif cough syrup produced by his company, has sparked outrage and swift response from the authorities.

The syrup, found to contain lethal levels of diethylene glycol—a chemical used in antifreeze—has led to a ban on Sresan Pharmaceuticals' products. Ranganathan, a veteran pharmacist with a decades-long career, is now under authorities' scanner.

WHO IS G RANGANATHAN AND HOW DID HE BUILD SRESAN PHARMA?

A graduate of Madras Medical College, G Ranganathan built a four-decade career in pharmaceuticals, earning

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