In West Bengal, a 12-year-old dies and 50 other people become unwell after drinking tainted water

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• Aug 28, 2022 | Kabir Chakraborty

Subhadeep Halder, a class VI student, was taken to the local doctor after becoming ill after swallowing water after returning from school, according to close relatives of the deceased. color:#111111;letter-spacing:-.75pt;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">

color:#111111;letter-spacing:-.75pt;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Digital Desk: After allegedly drinking
tainted water in Mathuapur in the Nadia district on Saturday, a 12-year-old
pupil in that area died and at least 50 locals were ill.

color:black">After a youngster, Subhadeep Halder, 12, passed away on Saturday,
the incident came to light.

color:black">Many villagers in Mathurapur, according to the locals, have become
ill in recent days. The passing of a teenager shocked the villagers. Others
have had diarrhea.

Subhadeep Halder, a class
VI student, was taken to the local doctor after becoming ill after swallowing
water after returning from school, according to close relatives of the
deceased.

color:black">He was transported to the Saktinagar district hospital when his
condition got worse. He was then directed to a Kalyani government hospital.
Midway through his sickness, he passed away.

The town has already
received a medical team. At least 11 residents were taken to the hospital and
placed there in critical condition. Officials believe that this atrocity may
have been caused by contaminated water. There are further studies under
progress. Villagers' drinking water samples have been sent for testing.

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