Thursday, April 3, 2025
News

Over 150 persons fall ill in Katihar after meal at ceremony

   SocialTwist Tell-a-Friend    Print this Page   COMMENT

Patna | Wednesday, 2023 2:15:09 AM IST
More than 150 persons fell ill after consuming adulterated food at an event in Bihar's Katihar district, an official said on Tuesday.

The incident occurred in Visharia village under the Koda police station in the district. The victims assembled for the 'Shraddh' of a person who died recently and partook of food. They started complaining of stomachache, vomiting and loose motion on Monday night.

It turned ugly on Tuesday as several fell severely ill. The victims were taken to primary and common health centres in village, block, and sub-divisional hospitals. Around one dozen persons are in critical condition and were referred to Sadar hospital in Katihar.

"The villagers of Visharia become victims of food poisoning. We have sent a medical team in the village to provide treatment to other victims who are recuperating there and suffering from minor illness. We have collected the food samples from the house and sent it to the lab for testing. Situation is under control. No deaths have been reported so far," said an officer of the Civil Surgeon's office.

--IANS ajk/vd

( 191 Words)

2023-02-07-20:08:02 (IANS)

 
  LATEST COMMENTS (0)
POST YOUR COMMENT
Comments Not Available
 
POST YOUR COMMENT
 
 
TRENDING TOPICS
 
 
CITY NEWS
MORE CITIES
 
 
 
MORE HEALTH NEWS
Study links long-term antidepressant use...
Obesity Treatment: Patient loses 20kg in...
Union Health Ministry releases national ...
Repetitive behaviors, special interests ...
More...
 
INDIA WORLD ASIA
'Historic day...Waqf (Amendment) Bill wi...
Lok Sabha passes Waqf Amendment Bill aft...
'Even after 250 years Shivaji Maharaj is...
One pilot rescued, search underway for o...
'Purely a political decision' Karantaka ...
Revoke suspension of BJP MLAs or face in...
More...    
 
 Top Stories
MAHE Introduces Asia's First Mama A... 
TDP outlines stance on Waqf Bill, a... 
Clearcals Partners with Garmin Indi... 
This Ramadan, Laxmi #1 South Asian ... 
"Violation of right to religion" J-... 
ISKCON Sircilla's commitment to sus... 
Shriram One Empowers 9.53 Million I... 
Protection gaps expected to worsen ...