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Annur Residents Link Deaths to Fogging

Annur Residents Link Deaths to Fogging

Residents of the Upputhottam area in Coimbatore district have alleged that a recent mosquito fogging operation conducted by the Annur Town Panchayat contributed to the deaths of two senior citizens. The local community has raised concerns regarding the safety of the civic body's vector control measures.

Authorities, including the Panchayat and local police, have launched an investigation into the incident to determine the circumstances surrounding the deaths. Officials are currently reviewing the events to address the allegations brought forward by the residents.

Preliminary reports suggest that both individuals suffered from pre-existing lung-related health conditions. At this stage, investigators have not established any direct link between the fogging drive and the fatalities.

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