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Food poisoning claims 1

By Jayanta Kumar Das |

A minor girl dead and dozen others fell ill after they consumed prasad served at a religious function in Udalguri district on Friday. The tragic incident took place in Kalaigaon area where a ten year old girl died early in the morning. At least 71 others have complained of stomach ace and vomitting hours after they consumed prasad.

The deceased was identified as Dipsikha Nath who died at the Mangaldai Civil Hospital. Talking to media, ADC DN Hazariaka said that the incident took place hours after they consumed prasad at the house of Harakanta Nath on Wednesday. 

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Submitted by Jayanta Das on Fri, 09/09/2016 - 18:31
Latest update: 84 people have been admitted in government hospitals at Mangaldai and Guwahati.4 in very critical condition rushed to GMCH,Guwahati,7 admitted in Poly Clinic Hospital at Mangaldai and remaining 73 are in Mangaldai Civil Hospital.Sadhana Hojai DC,Udalguri ordered ADC DN Hazarika to conduct a magistrate inquiry

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