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12-Year-Old Girl Dies After Temple Fair Meal; Officials Suspect Airway Blockage
✍️ TOI City
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 07:48 AM
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Tanu Srivastava, 12, died after consuming chowmein and ice cream at the Maa Chamunda Devi temple fair. Officials suspect a food item blocked her airway, pending post-mortem confirmation.
A tragic incident occurred at the Maa Chamunda Devi temple fair where 12-year-old Tanu Srivastava lost her life following a meal. The young girl had enjoyed chowmein and ice cream during her visit to the temple premises before the incident took place.
According to reports, Tanu began vomiting and exhibited signs of restlessness on her way home. Her family, alarmed by her sudden deterioration, rushed her to Kalawati Hospital for immediate medical attention.
Despite the efforts of the medical team, doctors at the hospital pronounced her dead upon arrival. The sudden nature of the incident has raised concerns regarding food safety at the temple fair.
Local officials have expressed the suspicion that a piece of food may have obstructed the girl's airway, leading to her death. However, authorities have clarified that the precise cause of death will be determined only after the post-mortem report is finalized.
According to reports, Tanu began vomiting and exhibited signs of restlessness on her way home. Her family, alarmed by her sudden deterioration, rushed her to Kalawati Hospital for immediate medical attention.
Despite the efforts of the medical team, doctors at the hospital pronounced her dead upon arrival. The sudden nature of the incident has raised concerns regarding food safety at the temple fair.
Local officials have expressed the suspicion that a piece of food may have obstructed the girl's airway, leading to her death. However, authorities have clarified that the precise cause of death will be determined only after the post-mortem report is finalized.