Ingestion of diethylene glycol can cause damage to the liver, kidneys, and nervous system
PIL Filed in SC Seeking CBI, Retired Supreme Court Judge-Monitored Probe into Cough Syrup Row: A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking a CBI investigation into the deaths of children in Madhya Pradesh after allegedly consuming cough syrup, according to sources.
The PIL, filed by a lawyer, seeks a probe monitored by a retired Supreme Court judge and an inquiry into the manufacture, regulation, testing, and distribution of the allegedly contaminated cough syrups.
At least 14 children have reportedly died after consuming the cough syrup. Following the deaths, the Madhya Pradesh government banned the sale of Coldrif cough syrup.
In the wake of these deaths, the Punjab government has also banned the sale, distribution, and use of Coldrif cough syrup across the state with immediate effect.
The decision was taken following laboratory findings that declared the drug “Not of Standard Quality.” According to the test results, the syrup reportedly contained a dangerously high concentration of diethylene glycol (46.28% w/v), a toxic industrial chemical used in the manufacture of brake fluid, lubricants, printing ink, and glue.
Ingestion of diethylene glycol can cause damage to the liver, kidneys, and nervous system, and has been linked to several poisoning incidents globally.
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