49 sickened by ‘unknown illness’ in Churachandpur

An unknown illness appeared to spread in the district as many as 49 people including children have reported becoming sick after an illness at the interior village of V Sinai on Monday. 

They were admitted to the district hospital for treatment. Volunteers of the Kuki Khanglai Lawmpi (KKL) rushed them to the hospital by an ambulance.

Authorities said the patients hailing from V Sinai near Patlen were having flu-like symptoms. They said some 49 people have been brought to Churachandpur District Hospital after they fell ill due to an “unknown illness.”