7 more lose their lives to hunger in Tharparkar

Dunya News

Death toll reaches 221 in 81 days, Relief Inspecting Judge summons DC Tharparkar on December 24

THARPARKAR: (Dunya News) – Hunger continues to claim lives in Thar as seven more died on Sunday, Dunya News reported. Kids suffering from food shortage in Mitthi and Deeplo lost their lives as relief activities in the area remain suspended.

122 dispensaries and basic health units are out of order due to unavailability of staff. 30 doctors and 23 ambulances from other areas failed to reach the far flung areas of Thar. Poor residents are longing for food, pure drinking water and medicines.

Relief Inspecting Judge has summoned DC Tharparkar and Social Officer on December 24 on the request of Tharparkar Bar Council.