The death toll in the suspected milk adulteration case in Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh, has risen to nine, with four more deaths reported in the last four days.
Eleven people are still undergoing treatment, with eight on ventilators and their condition critical. The remaining three patients are stable after undergoing dialysis.
Clinical findings indicate acute renal failure and toxic exposure, suggesting a strong connection to milk consumption.
The police have arrested the owner of Varalakshmi Milk Dairy, Addala Ganeswara Rao, and registered a criminal case.
Emergency medical camps have been set up in affected areas, and specialist doctors from Hyderabad are supervising treatment protocols.
