6-Year-Old Dies In Rajasthan After Alleged Cough Syrup Reaction

A six-year-old boy from Rajasthan’s Churu district died after reportedly consuming dextromethorphan-based cough syrup. His condition worsened after medication, leading to his referral to JK Lon Hospital in Jaipur, where he died. While doctors cite meningitis, the family blames the syrup. Officials have launched an investigation. The drug’s past blacklisting raises concern.