Haryana village reports 12 deaths in 15 days, drinking water under probe

Haryana village reports 12 deaths in 15 days, drinking water under probe

While health officials have detected Hepatitis B and C in a few cases and found 23 of 107 water samples failing quality tests due to bacterial growth and low chlorination, the exact cause of the deaths is still under investigation.

12 deaths in just two weeks in Haryana village raise fears of contaminated drinking water outbreak - BusinessToday

The first three deaths were reported about 15 days ago after a sudden sickness. Since then, the toll has climbed steadily

12 Deaths in 15 Days: Haryana Village Faces Probe Over Water Contamination, Hepatitis B Fears

A mysterious health crisis in a Haryana village has now claimed multiple lives and triggered alarm among residents and authorities alike. Over the past fortnight, villagers in Chayansa (also spelled Chhanyasa or Chhainsa) have reported a spate of deaths that locals believe may be linked to contaminated drinking water or an infectious disease outbreak. At least seven deaths have been confirmed by health officials while villagers allege the toll c…