Negligence: Expired syrup distributed to flood victims; several innocent people fell ill after drinking it, and were given 100 rupees to keep their mouths shut.

The health department has exacerbated the problems of the people in Barra Mayapuram, who are struggling with the devastation caused by the Pandu River in Kanpur. On Monday afternoon, a team from the health department distributed Acopyre syrup here, after which several children fell ill.