SC takes cognisance of death of 7-yr-old girl in Andhra Pradesh

The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the death of a seven-year-old girl in Andhra Pradesh after she was given chloroquine during an anti-malaria drive. The court directed the Andhra Pradesh High Court to closely monitor the investigation. A forensic report is awaited as authorities investigate the deaths and illnesses reported among at least 70 other villagers.