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Cough syrup death toll rises to 19; Congress seeks judicial probe

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October 08, 2025

The death toll in the Chhindwara cough syrup tragedy has risen to 19 — 16 children in Chhindwara, two in Betul, and one in Pandhurna — after allegedly consuming the Coldrif cough syrup.

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Cough syrup death toll rises to 19; Congress seeks judicial probe

The latest victim, a two-year-old girl from Junnardeo, died of kidney failure at Nagpur’s Government Medical College on Tuesday.

"Another two-year-old girl died this afternoon, taking the Chhindwara toll to 16. Five children remain critical at GMC Nagpur," said Dhirendra Singh, Additional District Magistrate.

A team of doctors and executive magistrates from Chhindwara is stationed in Nagpur to oversee treatment and coordinate with hospital authorities.

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