Bengaluru Boy Dies After Severe Diarrhoea; Residents Raise Alarm Over Suspected Water Contamination

An eight-year-old boy from the Prestige Falcon City apartment complex in Bengaluru died on Thursday, 27 November 2025, three days after being hospitalised with severe diarrhoea. His death has triggered deep concern among residents, many of whom say they have been battling similar gastrointestinal illnesses for weeks.

According to residents, cases of diarrhoea, vomiting, and stomach infections have been rising in the community since October. Mansoor Ali, a resident, said several people from the complex have been admitted to nearby hospitals in recent weeks. "Our water contamination concerns are not being addressed. People have been falling sick repeatedly, yet no serious action has been taken," he said.

The panic intensified after another resident, Avnidhar Hawaldar, collapsed on 26 November due to a severe diarrhoea episode and required hospitalisation. Despite these recurring cases and now a fatality, residents allege that civic authorities have not treated the issue with the seriousness it demands.

South City Corporation Commissioner Ramesh K.N. responded to the concerns, confirming that a health team has been dispatched to the hospital for further investigation. "Medical reports will reveal the actual cause of death. We had organised medical camps in the apartment complex, but no outbreak was detected," he said, adding that precautionary safety measures were shared with residents.

A member of the health team said stool samples had been tested but did not conclusively establish water contamination. However, preliminary tests from the complex's water tanks did show slight contamination. The official added that the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) conducted leakage checks, repaired affected pipelines, and carried out chlorination as a precaution.

"Once we have the full medical reports, we will have a clearer understanding of the situation," the official said.

Meanwhile, residents continue to live in fear, struggling with recurring illnesses and a lack of definitive answers. The community hopes that the upcoming medical findings will bring clarity - and prompt swift action to restore confidence in the safety and quality of their living environment.