Baloda Bazar
A case of sudden health deterioration of 38 children has come to light due to gas leakage in Khaparadih School located in Suhela of the district. The children complained of difficulty in breathing, vomiting and unconsciousness to the school teachers, after which they were immediately taken to the hospital. The condition of two of these children is said to be critical. Former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has targeted the government regarding this incident. He said that the government should take care of the fainting school children.
Former CM Bhupesh Baghel tweeted on Twitter and wrote that very frightening news is coming out from Balodabazar. The scenes are so horrifying that I cannot share them here. The health of more than 40 children has suddenly deteriorated due to gas leakage near Khaparadih School in Suhela. Some children have become unconscious, some are having trouble breathing. The condition of 2 children is critical. The remaining children have been admitted to the hospital. Children were fainting in the school for three consecutive days, the villagers were continuously complaining to the administration but the administration remained asleep and this situation has happened today.
Villagers say that pollution is spreading from two big plants located near the school. Gas is leaking due to which the health of children is being adversely affected. The smoke, chemical elements and pollutants emanating from plants are dissolving in the air and harming the health of children.
Health of 38 school children suddenly deteriorated
Let us tell you that the health of the children suddenly deteriorated in Khapradih village school of Balodabazar district. One by one the children started vomiting and some students became unconscious. The school administration immediately informed the parents of the students and the children were admitted to the district hospital and Bhatapara Hospital, where their treatment is going on. The children attributed their deteriorating health to the smelly gas emanating from the Shree Cement plant. As soon as information about the incident was received, Collector Deepak Soni immediately reached Suhela Community Health Center to inquire about the well being of the children. During this, he inquired about the condition of the children and instructed the medical officer for proper treatment. Taking cognizance of the children’s complaint regarding the cement plant, he has also given instructions for investigation.
