Jaipur: Eleven mentally challenged children who were staying at a government-run home in Jamdoli near Jaipur have died over the last eight days after allegedly drinking contaminated water.
The children were admitted at a hospital in the town after they complained of vomiting and other problems.
"The children belonging to different age groups were suffering from septic shock -- complication of infection where toxins can initiate a full body inflammatory response - and high blood pressure," Dr Ashok Gupta, Superintendent of JK Lone hospital said.
Social Justice and Empowerment Minister of the state Arun Chaturvedi visited the children while they were admitted at the hospital.
The National Human Rights Commission have taken suo motu cognizance of the deaths and issued notice to the government of Rajasthan.
Opposition Congress leader Sachin Pilot said the children were taken ill after drinking contaminated water at the government home and demanded action against those responsible for the tragedy.
"It is very serious issue that children who had special needs have died. The government should order a high-level inquiry into the matter," Pilot said after visiting the hospital.
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