The recent deaths of six children in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, due to kidney failure have caused concern. There is speculation that the cough syrup given to the children may be connected to their deaths. The Deputy Chief Minister and Health Minister, Rajendra Shukla, has stated that the cause of death will be confirmed after an investigation report is released. The health department is closely watching the situation, and the situation is currently under control.
Minister Shukla said that the reports of the deceased children were sent to ICMR and Nagpur. He said that the exact cause of death would be clear only after the report is received. He also asked people not to believe rumors.
Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla has stated that cough syrup is not responsible for the deaths. He said that the information about cough syrup is completely unfounded. He said that these deaths were not caused by cough syrup, which is certain. He stated that it is not possible to reach a conclusion until the investigation report is available.
The Congress party has questioned how the Deputy Chief Minister could give the syrup company a clean chit before the investigation report. Congress MLA Arif Masood stated that, without the investigation report, it is unclear how the drug company was cleared. He has alleged that there is a hint of corruption in this matter.
Additionally, Congress leader Masood said that the collector who banned the cough syrup was immediately removed from their position. He accused the BJP government of removing people who try to stop corruption. He has asked Chief Minister Mohan Yadav to look into the entire matter.
BJP spokesperson Dr. Hiteshwajpayee responded to the Congress’s allegations by stating that it is the job of the Congress to make accusations and the BJP’s job to govern. Vajpayee said that Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla’s intention was that it would be premature to reach any conclusion before the investigation is complete.
The situation began when children in Parasya, Umreth, Jatachhapar, Badkui, and surrounding areas had colds, coughs, and fevers. Their families then gave them cough syrup obtained from local doctors and medical stores. It is reported that the children’s urine stopped flowing, causing great concern among the families. As their condition deteriorated, the children were admitted to hospitals in Parasya and Chhindwara, and many were then referred to Nagpur. Sadly, six children have died during treatment.