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Two Cousins Die of HIV After Relations With Tenant Woman in Bijnor; Village in Panic
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News18•02-10-2026, 16:58
Two Cousins Die of HIV After Relations With Tenant Woman in Bijnor; Village in Panic
- •Two cousins in a village near Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, died after contracting HIV following close relations with a tenant woman.
- •The 51-year-old elder cousin died three days ago, and his 43-year-old cousin passed away on Wednesday night.
- •The elder brother was diagnosed with HIV at AIIMS Rishikesh after his health deteriorated.
- •The Health Department will send a counseling team to the village to provide accurate information about HIV and dispel misconceptions.
- •Experts advise timely testing and treatment for suspected HIV infection, emphasizing that early intervention can manage the virus effectively.
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The two cousins died after contracting an HIV infection following close relations with a tenant woman who had been living in their area for about two years.
The 51-year-old elder cousin was diagnosed with HIV after his family admitted him to AIIMS Hospital in Rishikesh for further medical treatment when local remedies failed.
Bijnor Chief Medical Officer Dr. Kaushalendra Singh instructed a health department team to visit the village to provide counseling, correct HIV information, and encourage testing.
