Bhopal, Oct 9
As outrage deepens over the deaths of children in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district, allegedly due to consumption of toxic Coldrif cough syrup, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is expected to visit the district and nearby areas soon to meet bereaved families.
While the Congress party has yet to release a formal itinerary, preparations are underway, and party leaders insist the visit is driven by humanitarian concern, not political strategy.
Investigations revealed the presence of diethylene glycol (DEG), a toxic industrial solvent, in the syrup far more than permissible limit.
The Tamil Nadu government has since banned the product and issued a show-cause notice to the manufacturer, who was arrested by Madhya Pradesh police on Wednesday.
The association condemned the arrest as unjust and accused the government of shielding higher officials while targeting frontline workers.
With four children still in critical condition in Nagpur hospitals, public pressure is mounting for a transparent investigation and swift justice.