In a tragic incident, a 59-year-old woman allegedly died of starvation in Dumari area of Giridih district on Sunday. The deceased has been identified as Savitri Devi who reportedly did not get food for last three days as her ration card was not issued even though several applications, Sarswati Devi, her daughter-in-law claimed.
Siteel Prasad, Medical Officer of Dumari sub-division said that due to the negligence of local authorities, the ration card of Savitri Devi could not be issued and she was unable to get food grains from PDS shop. According to her family members Savitri Devi had no food and her two sons were outside to earn their livelihood. But since past few days, situation escalated as contact could not be established, she was only able to eat after begging people for food, added she .
Reacting on the incident, Dumari MlA Jagarnath Mahto said that the matter was of great concern. “It happened due to the negligence of block officials and the poor woman died. The issue would be raised in the state Assembly.”