Rajasthan Health Minister Affirms Cough Syrup Not Faulty in Tragic Child Deaths, Investigation Continues

In a significant development following the tragic deaths of three children in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, State Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khinvsar has publicly declared that the cough syrup initially linked to the fatalities is not faulty. This announcement comes after rigorous testing and the submission of official laboratory reports, aiming to quell public concern while the deeper mystery of the children’s demise persists.

The harrowing incident unfolded in January, when three young lives were tragically cut short in Bharatpur district after allegedly consuming ‘Deltal CQ’ cough syrup.

The heartbreaking news, which saw two siblings among the victims, immediately triggered widespread alarm and led to the swift withdrawal of all batches of the suspected syrup from pharmacies across Rajasthan as a precautionary measure.

Addressing the media, Minister Khinvsar revealed that samples of the Deltal CQ syrup were dispatched to the Central Drug Laboratory (CDL) in Kolkata – India’s apex drug testing facility.

The long-awaited report from the CDL has now conclusively stated that the cough syrup is “not of substandard quality.” Furthermore, the state’s own drug testing laboratories in Jaipur also conducted independent analyses, yielding consistent results that found no issues with the syrup’s composition or quality.

“The initial suspicion fell on the cough syrup, leading to its immediate recall.

However, I can now confirm, based on the report from the Central Drug Laboratory in Kolkata, that the syrup is not faulty or substandard,” Minister Khinvsar stated, emphasizing the credibility of the findings. He underscored that with the drug officially cleared, the focus now shifts entirely to uncovering the true cause of the children’s deaths.

While the cough syrup manufactured by Delhi-based Fourrts India Laboratories has been exonerated, the question of what led to the children's passing remains unanswered.

Authorities are now meticulously reviewing post-mortem reports and medical histories. A dedicated medical board has been constituted to delve into all available evidence, leaving no stone unturned in determining the precise cause of death. This ongoing investigation aims to provide much-needed clarity and closure to the grieving families and the public.