Assam Obituary Event Turns Sour: 200 Fall Ill from Food Poisoning

Around 200 people suffered from food poisoning after consuming snacks at an obituary function in Assam's Golaghat district. The incident took place during a memorial ceremony, with guests experiencing symptoms like stomach ache and vomiting. Authorities are investigating the cause, and a medical camp is set up for monitoring.

A staggering case of food poisoning struck in Assam's Golaghat district, with approximately 200 individuals falling ill after consuming snacks at an obituary function on Saturday night.

Guests, who were attending the memorial ceremony for Pradip Gogoi's mother in Pasghoria village, reported symptoms such as stomach ache, headache, and vomiting immediate after eating traditional 'jalpan'.

Amidst the chaos, 53 individuals were rushed to health facilities, while two were transferred to Jorhat Medical College for advanced care. Local authorities, including MLA Biswajit Phukan, are ensuring health checks and investigation into the incident.

(With inputs from agencies.)