Sangrur, March 19 -- The number of individuals suffering from eye infections following an unauthorised hair treatment camp in Sangrur has surged to 71, prompting a multi-pronged investigation from the administration. Further, the authorities in Khanna have sealed the accused's salon, officials said.

Sangrur civil surgeon Dr Sanjay Kamra said: "The civil hospital has treated 71 individuals to date. Four new cases with severe eye irritation came in today."

"I directed the district (CHECK) drug officers to visit the site where the camp was organised to collect samples (CHECK), but they found nothing there as the accused person is absconding," he added. Several private ophthalmologists on Monday had also reported a surge in patients who had...