Gwalior. Phosphine gas released from sulphas tablets kept to save wheat in Senapati Garden located in Pinto Park turned the entire house into a gas chamber. On coming in contact with moisture, poisonous gas was formed and spread throughout the room through the cooler air. This resulted in the painful death of 4-year-old innocent Vaibhav and 15-year-old Kshama Sharma. Parents Satendra Sharma and Rajni Sharma are battling for life on ventilator in the ICU of Jayarogya Hospital.
The landlord, Shrikrishna Yadav, had purchased sulphas from Pawaiya Seed Store in Gohad, Bhind district. More than 50 tablets were mixed into wheat sacks to kill insects. The incident occurred on the night of November 2nd, while the family was sleeping. Around midnight, Vaibhav experienced difficulty breathing, vomiting, and dizziness. Vaibhav was first taken to the hospital, where he died on November 3rd. Kshama also died the next day, November 4th.
Administration’s strictness: A team of 31 officers was formed
The district administration swung into action after the death of two innocent children. Collector Ruchika Chauhan issued strict instructions against the open sale of sulphas. A team of 31 officers, including 8 SDMs, 18 tehsildars, and 5 deputy directors of agriculture, was formed. The team immediately took action and sealed the Pavaiya Beej Bhandaar in Gohad, Bhind. This shop had been selling Van Sulfas (a dangerous pesticide) without a license for the last 4 years. The shop’s license was revoked. The operator, Kamal Singh, has absconded; a search is on for him. A case has also been registered against the landlord, Shri Krishna Yadav.
Dr. Manish Gupta, a critical care specialist at Jayarogya Hospital, explained that phosphine gas attacks the respiratory system, heart, and brain, causing multi-organ failure, and there is no antidote. Never use sulphas when storing grains at home.
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