In a troubling incident, approximately 70 individuals, including several children, were hospitalized following a wedding feast held in the village of Madharpur, located in Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh. The outbreak occurred on Tuesday evening, leaving authorities concerned about the safety and well-being of those affected. The Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Garima Singh, confirmed the distressing development and revealed that around 200 people had partaken in the food served at the event. According to Singh, a significant number of attendees experienced symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea after consuming ‘rasgulla,’ a popular milk-based sweet, which was served during the feast.
Prompt medical attention was required as the condition of eight individuals rapidly deteriorated. One-year-old Arzoo, two-year-old Yusuf, four-year-old Shifa, five-year-old Asra, seven-year-old Sazia, along with Irfan Khan (48), Sultan (52), and Riyazuddin (55), were admitted to the district hospital for immediate treatment. Dr. Shakti Basu, the Chief Medical Superintendent at the district hospital, provided reassurance that the condition of all the patients in their care remains stable. However, a few individuals were transferred to private hospitals for further evaluation and care.
The exact cause of the food poisoning is yet to be determined, but suspicions point to the consumption of rasgulla as the common link among the affected individuals. Local resident Munna voiced his concerns, stating that a vast majority of those in attendance had partaken in the rasgulla, after which a significant number of people fell ill. The incident has raised alarm in the community, prompting authorities to investigate the source of the food poisoning and take appropriate measures to prevent further cases. As the affected individuals receive medical attention and authorities work to ascertain the cause of the outbreak, the community remains vigilant, emphasizing the need for stringent food safety practices to prevent such incidents in the future.