This special report focuses on the deadly ‘Coldrif’ cough syrup scandal linked to the deaths of over 20 children in Madhya Pradesh, manufactured by Tamil Nadu-based Sresan Pharmaceuticals. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted raids at the residence of the company’s owner, Ranganathan, who has been arrested, and two suspended drug control officials, Director Deepa and Joint Director Karthikeyan. According to Health Minister Ma. Subramanian, swift action by Tamil Nadu in detecting the toxic Diethylene Glycol ‘helped prevent untoward incidents in many other states’. The report also touches upon the political climate in Tamil Nadu, where AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami has hinted at a potential future alliance with actor Vijay’s TVK party, a move that has been met with denials from the TVK camp.