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Assam Paramilitary Personnel Dies of Dengue in Gujarat
A member of an Assam-based paramilitary force has succumbed to dengue fever while posted in Gujarat, marking the first fatality among visiting security personnel. The death highlights the severity of the vector-borne disease outbreak affecting the state capital.
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A paramilitary force personnel from Assam has died of dengue fever while serving in Gujarat, authorities confirmed. The death represents the first fatality among security forces deployed to the state, underscoring the intensity of the dengue outbreak gripping the capital city.
The deceased was stationed in Gujarat as part of regular paramilitary deployments when he contracted the vector-borne illness. Health officials have expressed concern over the spread of dengue in urban areas, where mosquito breeding grounds remain difficult to control despite containment efforts.
The fatality has prompted renewed focus on preventive measures among personnel working in affected regions. Authorities have intensified surveillance and sanitation drives in the capital to curb further transmission of the disease.
Dengue cases have surged across Gujarat in recent months, with health facilities reporting increased patient admissions. Officials have urged residents and visiting workers to take precautions including the use of mosquito repellents and elimination of stagnant water sources that serve as breeding grounds for Aedes mosquitoes, the primary vector for dengue transmission.