Bhopal, Oct. 4 -- Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday announced financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh each to the families of the 11 children who died due to consumption of Coldrif cough syrup in Chhindwara district.

According to officials, among the 11 deaths, 10 children were residents of Chhindwara district while one belonged to Pandhurna district (newly formed district from Chhindwara).

The Chief minister stated that the state government would cover the entire medical expenses of children still under treatment.

The CM also took serious cognizance of the deaths of children due to consumption of Coldrif cough syrup and following lab test results, the sale of the syrup has been completely banned across Madhya Pradesh. A ...