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Damoh: Pesticide Fumes Sickens Four Children, One Dies
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 20 Jun 2026, 02:01 PM
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In a tragic incident in Damoh district, four young children fell ill due to the fumes from pesticide-laced wheat stored at home. A five-year-old child has died.
A distressing incident unfolded in Damoh district on Saturday morning, resulting in the death of a five-year-old child and illness among three others from the same family. The children reportedly fell ill after inhaling fumes from wheat treated with pesticide, which was stored within their home.
The affected children, all young, experienced a sudden deterioration in their health. While three children are currently unwell, the youngest, aged five, tragically succumbed to the effects of the toxic fumes. The exact quantity of pesticide used and the specific type of chemical involved are yet to be detailed.
The affected children, all young, experienced a sudden deterioration in their health. While three children are currently unwell, the youngest, aged five, tragically succumbed to the effects of the toxic fumes. The exact quantity of pesticide used and the specific type of chemical involved are yet to be detailed.