Rajamahendravaram (Andhra Pradesh), March 13 The death toll from the suspected milk adulteration in East Godavari district has reached 14, while six others are currently undergoing treatment in hospitals in Rajamahendravaram.
Laboratory findings revealed that the 14 victims suffered multi-organ failure caused by acute renal failure after consuming milk contaminated with ethylene glycol, police said on Friday.
The incident dates back to February 16, when allegedly adulterated milk supplied in parts of Lalacheruvu village caused severe health complications among consumers, including urinary obstruction and kidney-related ailments, leading to hospitalisation.
The matter came to light on February 22 after Tadi Krishnaveni (76) died while undergoing treatment for anuria at Kakinada Government Hospital.
“Laboratory findings show that the 14 victims died of multi-organ failure triggered by acute renal failure after consuming milk contaminated with the toxic substance ethylene glycol,” Kovvur Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) G Deva Kumar told