2 children die, 4 others fall sick after drinking contaminated water

Two children died and four others of the family fell sick after allegedly consuming contaminated water in Piprauli Badgaon village in Ballia, official sources said on Wednesday.

Hamid (8) and his brother Tauqir (4 months) died after allegedly drinking contaminated water on Tuesday, 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.