Coldrif row: Madhya Pradesh took 2 weeks to raise red flag on cough syrup deaths; accused doctor’s bail rejected

Children’s deaths in MP due to renal failure were initially reported in September, with authorities taking action after Nagpur hospitals alerted them. Biopsy reports confirmed acute tubular injury, leading to the identification of substandard cough syrups, including Coldrif, containing toxic diethylene glycol, prompting a state-wide ban.