Nine persons taken ill after drinking polluted water in Paloncha

They were taken to Paloncha government hospital for treatment. One villager, who was in serious condition, was moved to the Government General Hospital in Kothagudem. It was reported that members of three families from the village had eaten non-vegetarian food and drank borewell water at a family function on Friday.

Kothagudem: Nine persons of old Suraram village of Paloncha mandal in the district have taken ill after consuming polluted water.

They were shifted to Paloncha government hospital for treatment. One of the villagers whose condition was serious was taken to Government General Hospital in Kothagudem. It was said the members of three families of the village had non-vegetarian food and drank bore well water when they attended a family function on Friday.

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Following the incident, health officials have set up a medical camp at the village and checked the villagers. The villagers were advised to use tap water and boil water before consuming it.