Muzaffarnagar riot victims' trials continue: 3 more die from cold

Muzaffarnagar: Two persons, including a woman, died due to cold even as six children living in night shelter camps fell ill in  Shamli  district, officials sources said. Irshad (55) died on Sunday after he fell ill due to cold at Gangeru village. Icy winds have been sweeping the region for some days. [caption id=“attachment_1337195” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] A victim of the Muzaffarnagar riots lie injured in the hospital. Reuters.[/caption] In another incident, a 30-year-old woman of the same village also died due to cold, according to family sources. Meanwhile, six children, who are living in temporary night shelter camps set up in the premise of a factory, fell ill due to cold at  Parasoli village  in Shamli district on Sunday. Saeena (4), Ayisa (1), Mafia (4), Arman (3), Rihan and Ummaid fell ill, a camp organizer said. PTI