Five Dead, 15 Hospitalized in Andhra Pradesh Milk Adulteration Case; Investigations Underway

In East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, five people have died and 15 remain hospitalized with acute renal failure after consuming milk allegedly contaminated by a local vendor. Investigations suggest milk adulteration as the probable cause, with samples sent to multiple laboratories for toxicology and forensic analysis. Authorities have halted milk supply from the implicated dairy, launched state-wide inspections, and intensified surveillance to detect adulterants like urea and starch. Medical teams continue treating critical patients, including children, while enforcement actions target milk quality violations across the state.