Tragic Deaths Spark Outcry in Odisha Over Contaminated Baby Food

Two young sisters in Odisha's Gajapati district died from suspected food poisoning after consuming special 'sattu' supplied by an Anganwadi Centre. The incident has sparked political uproar, with demands for accountability from the state's women and child development minister. Investigations and tests on the 'sattu' are underway.

In a distressing incident in Odisha's Gajapati district, two young sisters succumbed to suspected food poisoning after consuming 'sattu', a nutritious flour meant for underweight children, provided by a local Anganwadi Centre.

Hailing from Tulasi Nagar in Ramgiri village, the deceased sisters, aged six and three, encountered tragedy on Sunday, officials reported. The elder sister died en route to the hospital, while the younger died during treatment. Their father's condition remains critical, as per reports from the MKCG Medical College Hospital.

This incident has sparked a political storm in the state. Opposition party BJD demanded the resignation of the women and child development minister over the incident. While investigations are ongoing, authorities have temporarily halted the distribution of 'sattu' pending test results on the suspected batch.