BBMP sets up temporary clinic as more fall sick due to water contamination

Bengaluru 

The Health Department of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has set up a temporary clinic at Mahaveer Ranches apartment, off Hosa Road in Choodasandra, where children and other residents have been falling sick due to suspected water contamination, even as two children are currently being treated at a private hospital. An FIR has been filed at Parappana Agrahara station in this regard.

Since Monday, children and senior citizens have been complaining of diarrhoea, vomiting, and fever. So far, about 167 people have been affected.