Rajamahendravaram (Andhra Pradesh), February 24 Police on Tuesday said that a chemical coolant leak from the freezer of a milk vendor may have resulted in the death of four people here who allegedly consumed it.
Four people died in the last two days after consuming the alleged contaminated milk, and 12 were hospitalised.
According to the preliminary investigation, the contaminated milk caused kidney (renal) failure, leading to sudden urinary blockage and death.
Samples collected from the storage unit and the milk supplied have been sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) in Vijayawada for detailed scientific examination.
"The milk was stored in a freezer at the accused's residence, and we suspect that the coolant might have leaked into it. All necessary samples have been sent to the FSL," East Godavari Superintendent of Police (SP) D Narasimha Kishore told
