Negligence in Kanpur: Expired syrup distributed to flood victims, several children fall ill
A major case of negligence by the health department has come to light in Barra Mayapuram, Kanpur. A team from the department distributed expired syrup to people affected by the Pandu river floods. Several children fell ill after consuming the medicine. It is alleged that an attempt was made to silence the victims by offering them Rs 100 to keep the matter quiet.
VIMARSHNAARAD TVA major instance of negligence by the health department has become a source of trouble for the residents of Barra Mayapuram in Kanpur, who are already struggling with the floods of the Pandu river. According to an Amar Ujala report, a health department team visited the flood-affected area on Monday afternoon and distributed medicines to the people.
During this visit, the team provided bottles of syrup to the residents. Local people allege that these syrups were expired. Several innocent children fell ill after consuming these medicines, causing panic in the area.
Family members reported that the children's health began to deteriorate immediately after taking the medicine. Following this incident, significant anger was observed among the local residents. Questions are now being raised about the functioning of the health department.
After the matter came to light, it was also alleged that department employees attempted to hush up the incident. Affected families were reportedly offered Rs 100 as an inducement to remain silent.
This incident has further compounded the problems for the flood victims. People who were already facing a natural disaster are now distressed by this negligence from the health department.
Local residents have demanded a high-level investigation into the matter from the administration. They insist that strict action should be taken against the responsible officials and employees.
Currently, the sick children are receiving medical treatment. There has been no official clarification from the health department regarding this matter so far.
There is a stir within the administrative circles regarding this incident. Local residents are now demanding that the accountability of the health department team be established.