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Spurt in dengue cases; several patients under treatmentNeeraj BaggaTribune News ServiceAmritsar, November 4With Verka registering the third dengue death, panic has gripped the area. Amandeep Singh (35), a resident of Guru Nanak Nagar locality in Verka and his 13-year-old nephew Harmanbir Singh died recently. Residents said a large number of residents of Baggewal Patti are under dengue treatment at private clinics in the area. The spurt in dengue cases has set alarm bells ringing for health and district administrative authorities. Navtej Singh, a resident of Verka, said six dengue cases were confirmed, but actual numbers were high..