Health
Dengue Cases Among Paramilitary Personnel in Gujarat, One CRPF Jawan Dies
More than 50 personnel from the Border Security Force, Central Reserve Police Force and Indo‑Tibetan Border Police who were in Gandhinagar for the National Unity Day parade tested positive for dengue. Forty‑three of those cases were hospitalised at Gandhinagar Civil Hospital. A 29‑year‑old CRPF jawan from Assam, Amal Barman, died while receiving treatment for dengue; the official cause of death is still pending after a post‑mortem examination. Dr Vipula Pandya, the hospital’s resident medical officer, said Barman arrived at the outpatient department at about 9:30 pm on 6 October, was admitted after medical reports were reviewed, and passed away at 6:50 am after brief treatment. The state Health Department has stepped up preventive measures, including intensive fogging, chemical spraying, anti‑larval operations and surveillance. Health Minister Prafull Panseriya convened a high‑level review meeting after being briefed on the rising cases. The personnel had been housed in newly constructed government units in Sectors 28 and 29 since 21 September; water accumulation in those quarters had created mosquito breeding sites, leading to the dengue cases. Authorities have intensified fever surveillance, patient tracking, daily fogging and anti‑larval measures around the residential areas and the parade ground to contain the outbreak and prevent further spread among the assembled personnel.
Frequently asked questions
How many paramilitary personnel were infected with dengue in Gujarat?
More than 50 personnel from the Border Security Force, Central Reserve Police Force, and Indo‑Tibetan Border Police tested positive.
How many of the infected personnel were hospitalised?
Forty‑three of the cases were hospitalised at Gandhinagar Civil Hospital.
What actions has the Gujarat Health Department taken to curb the outbreak?
The department has intensified preventive measures, including intensive fogging, chemical spraying, anti‑larval operations, surveillance, fever surveillance, patient tracking, daily fogging, and anti‑larval measures around residential areas and the parade ground.