Pharma Firm Owner Arrested in Toxic Cough Syrup Scandal

G Ranganathan, owner of Sresan Pharma, was arrested in connection to adulterated cough syrup that claimed lives in Madhya Pradesh. Tamil Nadu government plans to permanently close the firm and has suspended two drug inspectors for neglect. An inquiry is underway to address the violations.

In a significant development, the Madhya Pradesh Special Investigation Team, with aid from Chennai police, detained G Ranganathan, proprietor of Sresan Pharma Company, for his involvement in an adulterated cough syrup case that has resulted in fatalities in Madhya Pradesh.

Following the arrest, Ranganathan was presented at Saidapet magistrate court, where he received a transit remand. He is being transported to Chhindwara by Madhya Pradesh police, local sources confirmed.

Subsequent to the incident, the Tamil Nadu government has temporarily revoked the company’s manufacturing license and is considering permanent closure. Authorities have already suspended two state drug inspectors for failing to conduct necessary inspections.