Archive · 3 Dec 2025
ED Attaches Properties in Drug Cases
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached two flats in Chennai worth Rs 2.04 crore belonging to G Ranganathan, the promoter of Sresan Pharmaceuticals.
This company made Coldrif cough syrup, which was linked to the deaths of at least 20 children in Madhya Pradesh.
The ED says the company used cheap, unsafe materials to make the syrup and didn't follow proper quality checks.
They also didn't keep proper records of their purchases.
The ED started investigating after the Madhya Pradesh Police and Tamil Nadu Police filed cases.
The Tamil Nadu Police also found that a government official took bribes to ignore problems at the company.
Both states have suspended drug inspectors and closed the company.
The Enforcement Directorate attached two flats in Chennai worth Rs 2.04 crore belonging to G Ranganathan, promoter of Sresan Pharmaceuticals.
The company's Coldrif cough syrup was linked to the deaths of at least 20 children in Madhya Pradesh due to toxic glycol compounds.
The ED alleges the company used industry-grade raw materials instead of pharma-grade and avoided keeping records of purchases.
The investigation was based on FIRs filed by the Madhya Pradesh Police and Tamil Nadu Police.
Tamil Nadu's Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption also filed a case against a Tamil Nadu FDA official for alleged bribery.
- Who
- G Ranganathan (promoter of Sresan Pharmaceuticals) and family members
- What
- Attachment of two flats in Chennai worth Rs 2.04 crore by the Enforcement Directorate
- When
- The ED attached the properties on Wednesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- Allegations of unfair trade practices, use of substandard materials, and bribery
- Properties Attached
- Two flats in Chennai worth Rs 2.04 crore
- Location of Properties
- Kodambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Investigation Agency
- Enforcement Directorate (ED)
- Legal Basis
- Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)
- Accused Individuals
- G Ranganathan and family members
- Alleged Crimes
- Unfair trade practices, use of industry-grade raw materials, bribery
- Initial FIR Filed By
- Madhya Pradesh Police and Tamil Nadu Police
- Victims
- At least 20 children in Madhya Pradesh
