Why doctor responsible? Top medical body questions clean chit to cough syrup maker

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) will speak to the Union Health Ministry following the recent arrest of a doctor linked to the controversial cough syrup case, sources told India Today.

According to sources, the IMA questioned the rationale behind holding the doctor responsible for the deaths linked to cough syrups in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.

The medical body stressed that all established protocols were duly followed during treatment. The association expressed concern over the arrest and affirmed its commitment to ensuring that the doctor is released promptly.

This is a developing story. It will be updated.

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