India, Jan. 31 -- The rising cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) across areas like Dhayari, Ambegaon, Narhe, and several other parts along Sinhagad Road have triggered widespread panic among residents as three more suspected cases were reported on Thursday, taking the total number of cases to 130. This growing concern has led to a decline in school attendance, as parents grow wary of potential risks, while housing societies in the area have stopped purchasing water from private water tankers due to fear of consuming contaminated water.

In most schools in the area, the water is currently being supplied through tanker after the main source - well - was found with contaminated water during the test. "We have now asked students to bring b...