BALIA, ONE OF SEPARATED CONJOINED TWINS DIES (!)

Bureau,Odishabarta

BHUBANESWAR:Balia, one of the separated conjoined twins from Milipada village in Odisha’s Kandhamal district, died while undergoing treatment at the SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack today evening. Hospital sources said Balia died at 9:10 PM due to septicemia.

Emergency Officer of SCB Medical College and Hospital, Bhubanananda Moharana said, “We tried our best but could not save him. During past one week the health condition of Balia deteriorated and today he passed away due to septicemia and shock.”

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today expressed deep grief over the death of separated conjoined twin Balia, who died while undergoing treatment at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack last night.

The CM took to Twitter and said Balia’s death despite efforts and best treatment provided by doctors, is very disheartening. Praying for peace of the departed soul, Patnaik said, “May god give strength to the bereaved family members in this difficult time.”

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