Tragic Collapse: Fatal Toxicity in Coldrif Syrup Claims Young Lives

A four-year-old boy in Madhya Pradesh died after consuming Coldrif cough syrup, which was found to contain toxic diethylene glycol. The incident, which resulted in the death of over 20 children, led to arrests and a ban on the syrup's sale. Investigations are ongoing.

A four-year-old boy tragically succumbed at AIIMS-Nagpur months after falling into a coma upon ingesting Coldrif cough syrup in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district, as confirmed by an official on Monday.

The child, named Harsh, hailed from Tikabarri village in Betul district and had been battling for his life in a coma for over four months in intensive care. He passed away on Sunday night, with a post-mortem conducted in Nagpur confirming the death officially on Monday. Dr. Manoj Hurmade, Betul's Chief Medical and Health Officer, stated that the cause of death would be clarified post-report.

The case unfolded as children in Parasia town, Chhindwara, fell ill after consuming the Coldrif syrup, showcasing symptoms like vomiting and fever. Investigations pointed to diethylene glycol, a toxic chemical responsible for renal failure and the deaths of approximately two dozen children. In response to the incident, the Madhya Pradesh government banned the cough syrup following a report deeming it below standard quality.

(With inputs from agencies.)