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Two children die after drinking contaminated water

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Press Trust of India Ballia (UP)
Two children died and four others of the family fell sick after allegedly consuming contaminated water in Piprauli Badgaon village here, official sources said today.

Hamid (8) and his brother Tauqir (4 months) died after allegedly drinking contaminated water yesterday, Chief Medical officer Dr Mansoor Ahmad said.

The other four who fell sick have been admitted to the hospital, he said, adding that condition of Majid (4) is stated to be critical.

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First Published: Dec 18 2013 | 12:55 PM IST

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