Karnal, July 16 -- Kaithal deputy commissioner (DC) Aparajita on Wednesday visited Sajuma village after at least 47 residents were found to be infected with Hepatitis A and Typhoid this month, allegedly due to a contaminated water supply. The DC was accompanied by civil surgeon Dr Renu Chawla.

Officials said they have inspected around 1,500 households for water contamination and collected blood samples from 109 residents across the village. The reports revealed that 35 residents were infected with Hepatitis A and 12 tested positive for typhoid.

Officials said several patients, including children, were hospitalised last week. Among them, a 12-year-old girl died during treatment. However, the health department officials said they are wait...