Amroha Reports Third Fast Food-Related Death in One Month
A 20-year-old newly married woman from Amroha district has died at AIIMS in New Delhi. Her death marks the third case in the district this month allegedly linked to excessive consumption of fast food.
The young woman, identified as Shifa, passed away on Wednesday while undergoing treatment for a severe pancreatic infection. She had been married for just eight months and lived with her in-laws in the Joya area of Amroha. Her husband Akram works as a tailor in Delhi.
Family Blames Frequent Fast Food Consumption
According to family members, Shifa regularly consumed fast food items. Her health troubles began on January 7 when she complained of intense abdominal pain.
Doctors at a private hospital in Joya diagnosed her with a serious pancreatic infection. As her condition deteriorated rapidly, medical authorities transferred her first to Moradabad and then to AIIMS Delhi for advanced care.
Despite receiving treatment at India's premier medical institute, Shifa could not survive the infection.
Official Investigation Underway
Amroha Chief Medical Officer Dr Yogendra Singh confirmed the death but emphasized that the exact cause remains undetermined. "A medical team will visit AIIMS to collect detailed records and establish the precise cause of death," Dr Singh stated.
Meanwhile, district authorities have initiated action against fast food vendors operating in the area. Assistant Commissioner Vinay Kumar Agarwal revealed that special teams have been formed to collect samples of junk food sold locally.
"We have sent collected samples for laboratory testing," Agarwal explained. "A crackdown against vendors selling substandard food items is currently in progress."
Previous Cases and Medical Clarifications
This tragic incident follows two similar deaths reported in Amroha district last month:
- A 16-year-old girl died on December 22
- A 22-year-old NEET aspirant died on December 29
Both cases were initially associated with fast food consumption. However, AIIMS doctors later clarified that the teenage girl actually died from advanced intestinal tuberculosis. This condition led to multiple bowel perforations and severe sepsis before she reached the hospital.
The medical clarification highlights the complexity of determining precise causes of death and the importance of thorough investigation before drawing conclusions about food-related fatalities.
