Innocent kids in Chhindwara, Betul, Pandhurna, and Nagpur districts battling common colds, only to be prescribed a "remedy" that turned fatal. Lab tests revealed staggering levels of Diethylene Glycol (DEG) and Ethylene Glycol (EG) – industrial chemicals used in car coolants – at 486 times the safe limit. These poisons, if ingested, can devastate organs in minutes, experts warn.
Tragically, nine more children are fighting for their lives in Nagpur hospitals, with the MP government stepping in to cover all treatment costs.
The root cause? Srisan Pharmaceuticals admitted to purchasing 100kg of non-pharmaceutical grade propylene glycol from Sunrise Biotech in Chennai on March 25, 2025. Bought via shady cash and GPay deals without invoices, this toxic batch was dumped straight into production without any purity tests.
Investigators from Tamil Nadu's Directorate of Drugs Control raided the facility, discovering attempts to hide evidence – no stock left, documents vanished. Batch SR-13, produced in May 2025 with an expiry in April 2027, included 589 bottles directly linked to the deaths.
This isn't just negligence; it's a criminal oversight endangering lives. Authorities seized thousands of other bottles like Respolite D and Hepasandin, but thankfully, they tested clean. MP Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has deployed specialist teams, including pediatricians and nephrologists from AIIMS and GMC Nagpur, to oversee care.
What does this mean for parents? Always check medicine labels and consult trusted doctors. As probes continue, strict action is promised against those responsible. This scandal highlights urgent needs for tighter regulations in India's drug manufacturing.
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