As Mercury Climbs, 6 Home Guards On Poll Duty Die In UP, 17 Hospitalised
NDTV
The Principal of Mirzapur Medical College said six of 23 Home Guards admitted to the hospital have died.
The unprecedented heat wave across north India has cost the lives of dozens including that of six Home Guards who were on election duty in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh. There have been reports of multiple deaths in Rajasthan as well, though the official figure is five.
RB Kamal, the Principal of Mirzapur Medical College said six of 23 Home Guards admitted to the hospital have died. All of them were admitted with other complaints -- including high blood pressure, heart problems and other diseases. Currently, the condition of two jawans is critical.
"Twenty-three people have been sent to us so far among whom one is from Fire Service and one from civil police. There were 20 jawans from the Home Guard. Six jawans have died. Two are critical," he said.
