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Mysterious Illness Claims Two Lives on Yamuna Banks
24 Aug
Summary
- Two children died from a mysterious illness, with 12 others falling ill.
- Officials conducted tests, but dengue and malaria results were negative.
- Sick children are reportedly recovering, and the village has been sanitized.
Two children have tragically died and twelve others have fallen ill due to a mysterious sickness in Garhakasda village, located on the banks of the Yamuna in Etawah's Chakarnagar block. The affected children developed symptoms including fever and vomiting.
Satyendra, aged 14, passed away on Thursday night, followed by 13-year-old Gungun who died while being transported to a private hospital. The deaths have caused significant panic, with reports of illness also emerging from the neighboring Pura Mallahan village.
District officials and a health department team visited the village on Sunday to assess the situation. Pathological and rapid tests were conducted on 63 individuals, including tests for dengue and malaria, which returned negative. Officials confirmed that all sick children are currently recovering.
The village has undergone cleaning and anti-larva spraying. A dedicated team is examining residents, providing treatment, and working to identify the potential causes of the outbreak.
