Three die of dengue, Japanese encephalitis in Lucknow

Three deaths have been reported from here in past 24 hours due to dengue and Japanese encephalitis, official sources said today.

Monu Prasad (20) and Rupanti (14) died of dengue, while one Sufian (11) died of Japanese encephalitis yesterday, health department officials said.

Over two dozen patients suffering from dengue have been admitted to different hospitals in the city, they said.

Meanwhile, UP health minister Anant Kumar Mishra has directed the health department to conduct fogging with the help of the municipal corporation.