Four lives lost and seven teetering on the edge define the devastating fallout from adulterated milk in Rajamundry, Andhra Pradesh. Tuesday’s briefing by Health Commissioner Veerapandian painted a picture of relentless medical efforts for 15 hospitalized victims, including infants.
Ventilator-dependent: three; dialysis: two; dual support: three—with pediatric cases amplifying the urgency. Exotic kidney-reviving meds, absent locally, fly in from metros on specialist guidance.
Blame traces to February 16 deliveries contaminated by coolant ethylene glycol from a malfunctioning chiller, investigations confirm. Urea-free so far, yet its stealthy damage warned; glycol’s swift assault fits the timeline.
315 blood profiles from 110 families flagged three anomalies—now warded and holding steady. Month-long doctor stations blanket the zone against lingering threats.
Product samples—ghee, curd, etc.—and water head to elite labs; reports imminent for contamination verdict. Vendor detained, mechanics probed in storage scrutiny.
Statewide dairy blitz kicks off Wednesday: samples galore, license audits. This catastrophe screams for fortified safeguards in India’s milk supply, protecting families from poisoned staples.