Deadly Pesticide Exposure in Gwalior: 4-Year-Old Dies, Family Critical After Inhaling Aluminum Phosphide Fumes

Nov 04, 2025 02:46 pm CST

A tragic incident in Gwalior resulted in the death of a 4-year-old boy and left three family members critical after they inhaled toxic fumes from aluminum phosphide pesticide tablets improperly stored with grain. The restricted chemical, which releases deadly phosphine gas when exposed to moisture, was illegally purchased by the landlord for domestic grain storage, highlighting dangerous regulatory gaps in hazardous substance control.