Death toll due to gastroentertis rises to two

Gulbarga, Aug 3 (UNI) The death toll due to gastroentertis in Kakere village in the district has risen to two today with the death of a Gram Panchayat member.

The condition of seven persons was stated to be critical.

As many as 250 people developed vomiting sensation on August one due to drinking of contaminated water. A 12-year-old boy died yesterday and a 45-year-old Gram Panchayat member died today.

The condition of seven patients was said to be critical in various hospitals.

Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Kumar Pande, confirming the death, told UNI that the dead ignored Doctor's advise and went back to their homes despite their condition being critical. The villagers consumed contaminated water which led to the spread of the epidemic.

Special medical teams had been rushed to the village to treat the patients.

UNI