How many people have died from the suspected milk adulteration in Rajamahendravaram?

As of Friday, March 7, 2026, nine individuals have died due to suspected milk adulteration in Rajamahendravaram.

What was the source of the contaminated milk in Rajamahendravaram?

The milk was supplied by Varalakshmi Milk Dairy from Narasapuram village.

What are the conditions of the patients still undergoing treatment in Rajamahendravaram?

Eleven people are still undergoing treatment; eight are on ventilators in critical condition, and three are stable undergoing dialysis.

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Milk Poisoning Kills Nine in Andhra Pradesh

7 Mar

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Summary

Nine individuals have died in Rajamahendravaram due to suspected milk adulteration.
Eleven others remain hospitalized, with eight on ventilators in critical condition.
The milk was traced to Varalakshmi Milk Dairy, whose owner has been arrested.

Milk Poisoning Kills Nine in Andhra Pradesh

Nine lives have been lost in Rajamahendravaram, East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, due to suspected milk adulteration.

As of Friday, March 7, 2026, the death toll reached nine, with the latest fatality occurring early Friday. Eleven additional individuals are currently receiving treatment in local hospitals.

Of the hospitalized patients, eight remain on ventilators in critical condition, while three are undergoing dialysis and are reported to be stable. The affected residents are from the Chowdeswaranagar and Swaroopanagar areas.