4-Year-Old Dies After Choking on Miniature Toy from Chips Packet in Odisha: A Child Safety Warning

Nov 19, 2025 07:03 pm CST

A tragic incident occurred in Odisha's Kandhamal district where a 4-year-old boy lost his life after swallowing a miniature plastic toy gun found in a chips packet. Despite immediate medical attention at the local Community Health Centre, the child was pronounced dead on arrival as the toy had blocked his airway. This heartbreaking case highlights the dangers of small toys packaged with food items and raises serious concerns about product safety for children.