A three-year-old boy died and over 30 people fell ill after allegedly drinking contaminated water in Karnataka’s Raichur district. The incident took place in Rekalmardi village, Devadurga taluk, Raichur district. The affected individuals drank water from an unclean water tank, and there are reports of sewage water contaminating the drinking water due to a pipeline leak.
Chief Minister’s Response
Upon learning about the incident, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah took immediate action. He directed officials to ensure proper treatment for those hospitalized and to compensate the deceased child’s family. The Chief Minister also instructed the Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer to provide assistance to the affected family.
Investigation and Measures
The Chief Minister directed officials to conduct a thorough investigation and submit a report regarding the contamination. Immediate steps were taken, including visiting the site, conducting inspections, sending water samples to the lab for analysis, and performing health checkups of the villagers based on the report’s findings. The goal is to provide necessary treatment, ensure access to clean drinking water, and prevent such incidents from occurring again.
The tragic incident of contaminated water causing the death of a three-year-old child and illness among several people in Karnataka’s Raichur district has prompted swift action from Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Investigations are underway, and measures are being taken to address the issue, provide medical treatment, and prevent future occurrences of water contamination.
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