Medical and Well being Division officers concerned in investigating an anuria case in Rajamahendravaram metropolis on Monday (February 23, 2026). |Picture courtesy: Particular Association
East Godavari district administration on Monday (February 23, 2026) stated that 4 aged individuals have died of acute kidney failure in Andhra Pradesh’s Rajamahendravaram metropolis after consuming adulterated milk inside the previous 48 hours.
The federal government stated 12 individuals, together with the 4 who died, fell in poor health after consuming the milk. The eight victims are affected by anuria and are present process remedy and dialysis in Kakinada and Rajamahendravaram. Docs stated three of the kids have been kids underneath the age of 4 and have been in vital situation.
East Godavari district collector Kirti Chekri stated the victims had consumed milk provided by the identical vendor, Adara Ganeshwara Rao. The dealer, who procures milk from 46 dairy farms and provides milk to 106 households, has been detained for questioning.
“All 12 are from Swaroop Nagar and Chaudeswari Nagar areas of Rajamahendravaram metropolis,” Kirti stated. “Age teams of 50-70 years and other people beneath 5 years are vulnerable to anuria. A state-level knowledgeable workforce collected blood samples from 73 households who consumed milk supplied by the distributors.
The deceased have been recognized as N. Seshagirao, 72, and Radha Krishna Murthy, 74, who died at a non-public hospital. Tadi Krishnaveni (76) and Tadi Ramani (58) handed away on the Authorities Normal Hospital in Kakinada. Three of them have died for the reason that early hours of Monday (February 23, 2026).
“The samples have been despatched to the forensic laboratory for testing,” she stated, including that specialists additionally collected the feed given to the cows for testing.
Superintendent of Police D. Narasimha Kishore stated the reason for the deceased’s anuria and acute renal failure can be established pending the autopsy report.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu introduced an ex-gratia of Rs 1 million every to the households of the deceased. The Chief Minister knowledgeable Parliament that samples collected from the victims have been despatched to Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam for detailed evaluation.
The deceased have been recognized as N. Seshagirao (72), Radha Krishna Murthy (74), Tadi Krishnaveni (76) and Tadi Ramani (58).
Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has alleged that laxity in implementing meals security requirements is endangering the lives of the individuals and demanded strict motion towards these accountable for the deaths. He known as on the Ministry of Well being to make sure complete medical care for individuals who are unwell.
