Deadly milk: 16 Die, kidneys fail after consumption, toxic chemical found
New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): Do you also consume milk daily to keep your family healthy? If yes, then this news will shock you to the core. A horrifying incident has come to light from the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, where people were being fed milk that killed people. So far, 16 people have died tragically after drinking this adulterated and poisonous milk. Meanwhile, the condition of three others remains extremely critical, and they are fighting for their lives in hospitals in Rajamahendravaram. Since this horrific incident came to light, there is an atmosphere of great panic among the administration and the general public.
Kidneys suddenly started failing, causing panic
This entire horrific affair began in mid-February when several customers suddenly fell seriously ill after drinking milk supplied to parts of Lalcheruvu. Patients suddenly began vomiting, experiencing excruciating stomach pain, and stopped urinating. Most alarmingly, the patients' kidneys suddenly stopped functioning. On February 22nd, when several cases of kidney failure were reported simultaneously from the Chowdeshwarannagar and Swarupnagar areas, the health department was thrown into a tizzy. Recognizing the gravity of the situation, health officials quickly launched a major epidemic investigation.
Ethylene glycol poison was found in milk, which was being supplied to 100 familie
According to an official press release issued on Sunday, when the deadly milk was tested in a laboratory, the results shocked even the officials. The investigation revealed a shocking finding: a highly toxic chemical called ethylene glycol. Drinking this toxic chemical caused the victims' kidneys to fail and their organs to stop functioning, resulting in the deaths of 16 people.
An administrative investigation has revealed that a dairy unit located in Narsapuram village of Korukonda Mandal was supplying this deadly milk to over 100 families in the area. After coming under suspicion, supplies from this dairy unit have been stopped with immediate effect. According to data, between February 16 and March 21, a total of 20 people were admitted to various hospitals in critical condition. Of these, 16 died, three are still undergoing treatment, while only one person has recovered and returned home.