47 students die of HIV in Tripura, 828 test positive
Tripura: A senior official from the Tripura State AIDS Control Society (TSACS) has reported a troubling rise in HIV cases among students in the state. According to the latest data, 47 students have died due to HIV, while 828 students have tested positive for the virus.
The majority of these cases are linked to intravenous drug use, with affected students hailing from 220 schools and 24 colleges. The TSACS has indicated that between five to seven new HIV cases are being detected daily. As of May 2024, there are 5,674 people living with HIV in Tripura, including 572 students.
The surge in HIV cases has been attributed to intravenous drug abuse, particularly among children from affluent families. Many of these families, where both parents are often in government service, inadvertently support their children's drug habits until it is too late.
At a media workshop organized by the Tripura Journalist Union, Web Media Forum, and TSACS, Joint Director of TSACS presented a statistical overview of the HIV situation in the state. He noted that data was collected from 164 health facilities across Tripura, covering almost all blocks and subdivisions.
As of May 2024, TSACS has registered 8,729 people in the Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) centres. Of these, 4,570 are males, 1,103 are females, and one patient is transgender.
The workshop was attended by Project Director TSACS Dr. Samarpita Datta, Secretary of Tripura Web Media Forum Abhisek Dey, President of Tripura Journalist Union Pranab Sarkar, and other senior leaders of the Tripura Health Department
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Barber held for beating man to death over 'bidi' in east Delhi
New Delhi (PTI): A 32-year-old barber was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly beating a man to death following an altercation over a 'bidi' in east Delhi's Pandav Nagar area, police said.
A call regarding the incident that occurred near the bus stand road in Shashi Garden was received at 1.24 am, they said.
The victim was identified as Deepak (28), while the accused was Manoj, he added.
According to the police, during an argument, the accused picked up a wooden stick lying nearby and struck the victim repeatedly on the head. Multiple injuries and bruise marks were also found on the victim's forehead.
"Deepak was taken to Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital, but doctors declared him brought dead," an officer said.
An FIR has been registered and further investigation is underway, the officer added.
