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flag 24 Indian children died after consuming contaminated cough syrup linked to unlicensed distributors and poor oversight.

flag At least 24 Indian children have died after consuming Coldrif cough syrup contaminated with diethylene glycol, a toxic chemical, prompting a national investigation. flag The contamination is linked to a batch of propylene glycol solvent supplied by unlicensed distributors, including Sunrise Biotech and Jinkushal Aroma, which repackaged the ingredient without proper seals. flag The solvent was originally imported from South Korea in sealed containers, but its packaging was broken before distribution. flag Sresan Pharmaceutical Manufacturer, the syrup’s producer, faces revocation of its licence and has been implicated in unsanitary conditions and falsified records. flag Authorities are tightening regulations, considering prescription-only sales for cough syrups, and expanding inspections amid growing concerns over lax oversight in India’s pharmaceutical sector.

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