Overview

• 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.