SaralnamaAn 88-year-old man from Harwanpur village in Syana area died on after mistakenly drinking pesticide instead of ORS. The man was treating diarrhea at home. He drank the pesticide solution thinking it was ORS. His family took him to the community health center where doctors declared him dead. The family took the body home without police action. The CMO confirmed they are investigating the death due to pesticide ingestion. To prevent such incidents, always clearly label medicines and keep them separate from harmful substances. (Updated 4 Oct 2025, 00:51 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- An 88-year-old man from Harwanpur village in Syana area died on after mistakenly drinking pesticide instead of ORS
- The man was treating diarrhea at home
- He drank the pesticide solution thinking it was ORS