Siliguri, 22nd July: In a tragic incident in the Swaminagar area in Siliguri’s Ward No. 07, a minor girl succumbed to dengue fever. The deceased minor was identified as Jeyna Khanam. This marks the first dengue-related death in the city this year.
According to sources, the girl had been suffering from fever for the past 3-4 days. Despite receiving medical treatment, her condition did not improve, prompting her admission to a nursing home last Saturday.
Upon medical examination, it was confirmed that she was infected with dengue. Her blood platelet count had dropped below 10,000 during treatment. Tragically, she passed away on Sunday during the course of her treatment.
The news of the minor’s death has left her family grief-stricken. Residents complained that the area where the deceased lived had issues with garbage accumulation, alleging negligence in cleanliness by local authorities. Following the girl’s demise, her family have urged the municipal corporation to take immediate steps to improve sanitation in Ward No. 07.