Five-year-old girl of Anganwadi centre in Khammam dies after suspected insect bite

On Monday night, a five-year-old girl named A. Dhanyasri, who attended an Anganwadi centre in Tekulapalli, Khammam, passed away after being treated for a suspected insect bite at a Hyderabad hospital. The girl exhibited swelling and itching at the centre, which led her parents to rush her to Khammam Hospital following an alert from the Anganwadi worker.

Despite the initial medical attention, her condition worsened, prompting her transfer to Hyderabad, where she succumbed to her injuries. The family expressed grievances, accusing the centre of negligence and a delay in informing them of her deteriorating health, highlighting insufficient supervision. On Tuesday, her parents, along with representatives from student and other organizations, held a protest on the bypass road in Khammam, demanding a comprehensive investigation, disciplinary actions against the staff involved, and justice for the deceased.