Four Children Dead, 14 Hospitalized After Suspected Contamination at Lucknow Rehab Center

Investigations continue into food or water contamination at Nirvan Rajkiya Bal Griha as officials pledge accountability and improved care.

Four children, aged 12 to 17, have died, with 14 others still hospitalized following symptoms of severe dehydration, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Authorities suspect food poisoning or water contamination as the cause, but investigations, including post-mortem and viscera analysis, are ongoing.
The Nirvan Rajkiya Bal Griha rehabilitation center, which houses orphans and children with special needs, has a history of hygiene and sanitation issues.
High-level government officials, including the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister, have visited the hospital to oversee treatment and ensure proper care.
This is the second reported health crisis at the facility in two years, raising concerns about systemic negligence and oversight under its public-private partnership model.