Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Doctor Blames Company in Deadly Cough Syrup Case
A doctor named Dr. Praveen Soni is in trouble because many children died after taking a special medicine he gave them.
The medicine was supposed to help with coughs, but it was poisonous.
The doctor says it's not his fault, but the company that made the medicine.
He has been in jail since October 2025, and the court will decide what to do next in January 2026.
The doctor and his wife got money for every bottle sold, but now many families are very sad because their children are gone.
The case is very serious, and everyone is waiting to see what happens next.
Dr. Praveen Soni, accused in the Chhindwara poisonous cough syrup case, blames the medicine company for the deaths of 24 children.
Dr. Soni prescribed the 'Coldrif' brand cough syrup to children, who later developed severe complications, including kidney failure.
The doctor and his wife received commissions for prescribing and selling the syrup: 10% for the doctor and 27% for the pharmacy.
The next hearing is scheduled for January 20, 2026, where the government and other interveners will present their arguments.
The case has caused significant distress, with all deaths occurring within 45 days.
- Who
- Dr. Praveen Soni, a doctor in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh
- What
- A case involving the deaths of 24 children due to poisonous cough syrup
- When
- Arrested on October 6, 2025; next hearing on January 20, 2026
- Where
- Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Why
- Dr. Soni prescribed the poisonous syrup and received commissions, blaming the medicine company for the deaths
- Accused Doctor
- Dr. Praveen Soni
- Location
- Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh
- Date of Arrest
- October 6, 2025
- Next Hearing
- January 20, 2026
- Number of Deaths
- 24 children
- Cough Syrup Brand
- Coldrif
- Doctor's Commission
- 10% per bottle
- Pharmacy Commission
- 27% on sales