New Delhi, Oct. 1 -- At least six children have died in the Chhindwara district in Madhya Pradesh in just a span of 15 days due to kidney-related complications in a heartbreaking tragedy.

According to officials, the deaths occurred between September 4 and September 26. Over the past month, seven children aged between 1 and 7 years have passed away.

In the latest case, Vikas Yaduvanshi (4), a resident of Dighawani village in Chhindwara district, died at a hospital in Nagpur in neighbouring Maharashtra on Saturday. His last rites were performed at his native place on Sunday, the officials informed.

According to the bereaved families of the children, they initially suffered from what could be called common cases of colds, coughs and fever...