A Parasia court on Friday sent Sresan Pharma owner Ranganathan to 10-day police custody in connection with the deaths of children allegedly caused by the consumption of Coldrif cough syrup . Ranganathan was produced before the Parasia court earlier in the day.

Earlier on Thursday, 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 that, he will be brought to Chhindwara.”

However, the Chhindwara Chemist Association has announced an indefinite strike in response to the action taken on Wednesday against the seals of several

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