Toxic Cough Syrup: Son Survives But Loses Sight, Father's Agony Revealed

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News18•25-12-2025, 08:10
Toxic Cough Syrup: Son Survives But Loses Sight, Father's Agony Revealed
- •Tikku Yadavvanshi's 5-year-old son survived after consuming toxic Coldrif cough syrup in Chhindwara, but lost his eyesight and mobility.
- •The child underwent 116 days of critical treatment, discharged from AIIMS Nagpur with severe, possibly permanent damage.
- •The incident tragically killed 26 children in Chhindwara and Betul districts.
- •Tikku faced immense financial strain, losing his job, selling assets, and incurring massive debt for his son's treatment.
- •Despite arrests and an SIT probe, Tikku seeks government aid for future specialized treatment, as doctors are unsure about his son's recovery.
Why It Matters: A father's heartbreaking plea for justice and support after toxic cough syrup blinded his son.
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