Soldier From Kerala , Posted In Kolkata Dies Of Suspected Nipah Infection

As medical experts battle to contain the Nipah Virus outbreak in Kerala, there are fears of the deadly infection spreading to other parts of the country.

In the latest incident, a soldier posted at Fort William in Kolkata died on Monday of suspected Nipah virus.

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The soldier, Seenu Prasad, a native of Kerala and was on a month’s leave.

Prasad had joined duty on May 13, but was admitted to hospital on May 20. He died on Sunday and was cremated the next day.