Bihar's 'Paralysis Village': Rising Cases, Deaths Spark Public Outcry in Korjana

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News18•12-02-2026, 13:17
Bihar's 'Paralysis Village': Rising Cases, Deaths Spark Public Outcry in Korjana
- •Korjana village in Bihar's Begusarai district reports a shocking surge in paralysis cases and deaths over the past year.
- •Locals claim more than five people in nearly every hamlet are affected, with several families performing last rites for relatives.
- •Villagers allege administrative neglect, stating no health department team or government doctor has visited despite mounting concerns.
- •Families face huge medical expenses, with one villager spending Rs 50,000 on treatment, while officials remain unresponsive.
- •Residents question the lack of intervention from block-level officials to the local MLA, calling Korjana both 'Paralysis Village' and 'Funeral Village'.
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