India, Oct. 2 -- The deaths of two children and some others falling sick in Rajasthan over the last few weeks have been linked to a generic cough syrup supplied to the Rajasthan government. The syrup had been distributed by the government health centres in the state.

Meanwhile, a senior doctor trying to prove the syrup's safety fell unconscious after consuming it. An inquiry was ordered and 22 batches of the drug in question were banned, PTI quoted officials as saying on Wednesday.

Drug controller Ajay Phatak said that the department's drug inspector had collected samples from Sikar, Jhunjhunu and Bharatpur, adding that the test reports are expected within three days.

The department had received complaints of children falling sick afte...