YS Sharmila Demands Probe Into Rajahmundry Adulterated Milk Deaths
AP Congress Chief YS Sharmila Demands Probe Into Rajahmundry Adulterated Milk Deaths
Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee president YS Sharmila visited the Rajahmundry hospital on Monday and demanded accountability over the deaths linked to the adulterated milk incident. She met victims undergoing treatment and spoke with doctors about the medical care being provided.
The visit comes after reports confirmed multiple deaths and several people undergoing treatment following the consumption of adulterated milk in Rajahmundry.
Sharmila Meets Victims at Rajahmundry Hospital
During her visit, YS Sharmila interacted with the affected families and reviewed the treatment being provided to the injured victims.
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She spoke with hospital doctors to understand the condition of the patients and the medical support being extended. The Congress leader also consoled families who lost their relatives in the incident.
According to the information available, 11 people died in the adulterated milk incident, while nine others continue to receive treatment.
Government Accused of Negligence
Addressing the media, Sharmila criticized the state government over the incident and questioned the effectiveness of food safety monitoring in the state.
She said that the deaths highlight serious lapses in ensuring the supply of safe and uncontaminated milk to the public.
Sharmila stated that if the government cannot ensure access to basic, safe food products, it reflects a serious administrative failure.
Demand for Compensation and Food Safety Measures
The Congress leader demanded that the families of the deceased be provided compensation of ₹25 lakh.
She also urged authorities to ensure better treatment for those who are currently hospitalized following the incident.
Sharmila called for strengthening the food safety monitoring system to prevent such incidents in the future.
Questions Raised Over Dairy Regulation
The Congress leader also questioned how a dairy unit named Varalakshmi Dairy was allegedly operating without a license for several years.
She asked why inspections were not conducted and why regulatory authorities failed to take action earlier.
According to Sharmila, the incident was not accidental but a result of negligence in enforcing food safety regulations.
Political Criticism Intensifies
During her remarks, Sharmila criticized the government over what she described as multiple issues involving adulteration, including milk, ghee, and liquor.
She alleged that authorities had failed to prioritise public health and demanded stronger oversight to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The Rajahmundry adulterated milk deaths have triggered criticism and renewed demands for stricter food safety enforcement in Andhra Pradesh.
