2 children die, over dozen fall sick at Lucknow rehab; probe on
Lucknow (PTI): At least two children died and several others fell ill, allegedly due to food poisoning at a government rehabilitation centre for children in the Para area here, officials said.
On Tuesday evening, approximately 20 special needs children residing at the centre experienced sudden illness and were taken to Lokbandhu hospital.
"Around 20 children were brought to the hospital Tuesday evening from the rehabilitation centre. All these children are mentally challenged. They were severely dehydrated when they arrived. Despite our best efforts, two children died," Dr Rajeev Kumar Dixit, Medical Superintendent of Lok Bandhu Raj Narayan Combined Hospital told PTI Videos on Thursday.
Two critically ill children were referred to another government hospital, and the condition of the remaining 16 has improved, he added.
The incident triggered an investigation by local authorities.
Lucknow District Magistrate has formed a committee to determine the cause of the alleged food poisoning. Officials from the Health Department and Food Safety Department visited the hospital to interview the affected children.
"Officials of the Health Department and Food Safety Department reached the hospital. These officials have also questioned the children admitted," a government official said.
Food samples have been collected from the rehabilitation centre for analysis.
"A team of the Health Department and Food Safety Department reached the rehab centre and took food samples. Action will be taken based on the investigation report," an official source said.
According to District Probation Officer Vikas Singh, the centre houses 147 children, primarily orphans and those with mental challenges.
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Delhi: Minor siblings killed as fire breaks out in house due to LPG leakage
New Delhi (PTI): Two minor siblings were killed in a massive fire that broke out due to gas leakage from an LPG cylinder at their home in west Delhi's Manohar Park, the Delhi Fire Services (DFS) said on Monday.
The incident occurred around 8:20 pm on Sunday at WZ-7, Manohar Park. Two fire tenders were rushed to the spot. The team that visited the spot confirmed that the fire started from the LPG cylinder, a DFS official said.
Three persons were injured in the fire and were rushed to Acharya Bhikshu Hospital by the PCR team.
Sakshi (12) and her brother Aakash (9) were injured in the incident and succumbed during treatment. Another person, Sandeep Pathak, sustained 5 per cent burns and is undergoing treatment, the official said.
A team from Punjabi Bagh police station also reached the spot to investigate.
