Youngster succumbs to contaminated water, others hospitalized in Mysuru
Mysuru: A young man passed away and five others were hospitalized due to consuming contaminated water in K Salundi village of Mysuru district.
The victim, identified as 20-year-old Kanakaraju, lost his life after consuming the water, while several others in the village reported symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea shortly after ingestion. Despite immediate medical attention at a private hospital in Mysuru city, Kanakaraju passed away before receiving treatment.+
Presently, three children and two women from the village are undergoing treatment at the same private hospital. Additionally, there are reports of numerous other villagers suffering from similar symptoms.
Upon receiving word of the incident, District Health Officer Dr. Kumaraswamy immediately visited the village to conduct an investigation, accompanied by a team of experts tasked with probing the source of water contamination.
In a show of concern and solidarity, MLA GT Deve Gowda visited K. Salundi village on Tuesday morning to personally oversee the treatment of those affected.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah directly engaged with the Deputy Commisioner and Health Officer, urging immediate action to ascertain the cause of water pollution and implement necessary measures. He also directed them to ensure that comprehensive medical care is provided to all affected individuals.
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Waqf Bill anti-secular, will snatch rights of Muslims: Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata (PTI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday described the Waqf (Amendment) Bill as “anti-secular”, claiming that it would snatch the rights of Muslims.
Banerjee, speaking in the assembly, also said the Centre did not consult with states over the matter.
“The bill is anti-federal and anti-secular; it is a deliberate attempt to malign a particular section. It will snatch the rights of Muslims... The Centre did not consult with us on the Waqf Bill,” she said.
The chief minister added that “if any religion was attacked”, she would wholeheartedly condemn it.
Opposition parties have stridently criticised the amendments proposed by the bill in the existing Waqf Act, alleging that they violate the religious rights of Muslims.
The ruling BJP has asserted that the amendments will bring transparency in the functioning of the Waqf boards and make them accountable.
A parliamentary committee has been constituted to scrutinise the contentious bill.
