In Madhya Pradesh’s Chhindwara district, the police have arrested the wife of the accused paediatrician in connection with the cough syrup tragedy that claimed the lives of multiple children. The arrest marks a major development in the ongoing investigation into the sale and distribution of contaminated or substandard cough syrup that allegedly led to the fatal incidents.

According to officials, the paediatrician’s wife was involved in the operation of the clinic and may have played a role in the procurement or sale of the toxic syrup. Authorities are probing whether the couple sourced the medicines from unlicensed suppliers or failed to verify the product’s safety standards.

The Chhindwara cough syrup case has sparked widespread outrage, raising serious concerns about drug regulation and medical accountability in India. Health authorities and forensic experts are conducting detailed analyses to trace the source of contamination and determine the lapses that caused the tragedy.

As the investigation deepens, police are expected to question other medical staff and distributors linked to the case. The incident has prompted calls for stricter monitoring of pediatric drug manufacturing and distribution across the country.