Koraput: 14-Year-Old Girl Dies After Allegedly Consuming Pesticide
Koraput: A 14-year-old girl died after allegedly consuming agricultural pesticide at her residence in Dandakhal village under Boipariguda block of Odisha’s Koraput district, triggering shock and grief in the local community.
The deceased has been identified as Padmini Golari, a Class 7 student who was studying at Mundaguda Sevasrama hostel.
She had returned home during the vacation period and reportedly expressed reluctance to go back to school despite repeated persuasion from her parents.
According to reports, the incident occurred on Thursday afternoon when the minor allegedly consumed pesticide kept at home.
The chemical had reportedly been brought by her father for use on eucalyptus trees.
Later in the evening, around 5 pm, the girl began experiencing severe abdominal pain and displayed unusual behaviour.
On being questioned by family members, she allegedly admitted to consuming the pesticide.
Her family immediately rushed her to the Ramagiri Primary Health Centre for treatment.
As her condition deteriorated, doctors referred her to the Boipariguda Community Health Centre for advanced medical care.
Despite efforts by medical personnel, the teenager succumbed during treatment at around 7:30 pm.
Following the incident, Boipariguda Police launched an investigation to ascertain the circumstances leading to the tragedy.
After the completion of the post-mortem examination, the body was handed over to the family.
The incident has cast a pall of gloom over the village, with residents expressing shock over the untimely death of the young student.
