Tag: Child Death
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Tragic Cough Syrup Death in Rajasthan Sparks Free Medicines Scrutiny
Case Background A disturbing health tragedy in Rajasthan has intensified scrutiny of the state’s Free Medicines scheme, which provides over‑the‑counter drugs, including cough syrups, at government facilities. After earlier reports from Sikar and Bharatpur, a fresh incident emerged from the Vair tehsil’s Luhasa village in Bharatpur district. A two‑year‑old child reportedly died after consuming a…
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Free Cough Syrup Tragedy in Rajasthan: 2-Year-Old Dies After Medication
Overview of the Tragedy A disturbing health incident has raised questions about the safety of medicines provided under Rajasthan’s government free medicines scheme. A two-year-old boy from Vair tehsil, Luhasa village, died after reportedly consuming a cough syrup prescribed by a local health center. The case, which follows earlier reports of children falling ill after…
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Edmonton Police Oppose Manslaughter Plea in Young Girl’s Death
Introduction In a striking and unprecedented action, the Edmonton Police Service has publicly objected to the Crown’s acceptance of a plea deal in the case of an eight-year-old girl whose tragic death occurred two years ago. Initially charged with first-degree murder, the shift to a lesser manslaughter plea has ignited a heated debate about justice…