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2 dead, 19 hospitalised after consuming spurious liquor

2 dead, 19 hospitalised after consuming spurious liquor

Two people have died and 19 others have been hospitalised after allegedly consuming spurious liquor from duplicate IMFL bottles in Gujarat’s Bhavnagar district. Police have detained four bootleggers and seized several bottles as the probe continues Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

12 dead after consuming suspected spurious liquor in Pune and hooch, 8 arrested

12 dead after consuming suspected spurious liquor in Pune and hooch, 8 arrested

At least 12 people died and three others were hospitalised after allegedly consuming methanol-laced spurious liquor in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad. Police and the Excise Department have arrested eight accused, including a key bootlegger, as investigations continue Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Teen dies after consuming watermelon in Chhattisgarh; investigation underway to determine cause

Teen dies after consuming watermelon in Chhattisgarh; investigation underway to determine cause

Amid reports of people falling ill after consuming watermelon, a 15-year old boy from Chhattisgarh’s Janjgir-Champa district, died while three other children fell ill after consuming the fruit, officials said on Monday, news agency PTI reported. The watermelon had reportedly been cut in the morning and consumed several hours later. (Bachchan Kumar/ HT PHOTO) The deceased has been identified as Akhilesh Dhivar (15), a resident of Podi Dalha village, while the other affected children are Shri Dhivar (4) from Avarid village, Pintu Dhivar (12) from Khatola and Hitesh Dhivar (13) from Kotgarh. The incident took place in Ghurkot village, where the children had come to their maternal uncle’s house along with kin, officials added. “As per preliminary information, the children consumed cut watermelon kept at the house on Sunday evening. A few hours later, Akhilesh started vomiting, had diarrhoea and breathing difficulties. Similar symptoms were later noticed in the other three children as well,” said district hospital civil surgeon Dr S Kujur. “As their condition deteriorated, family members rushed them to the district hospital in …

Over 150 children fall ill after consuming ‘mid-day meal’ in Bihar’s Saharsa

Over 150 children fall ill after consuming ‘mid-day meal’ in Bihar’s Saharsa

More than 150 children were taken ill after allegedly consuming food that was part of the mid-day meal in a school in Bihar’s Saharsa district, a senior official said on Thursday. Visuals from the local hospital where these children are being treated. (ANI screen grab) The incident occurred at a middle school in Baluaha village of the district. The official said that 115 children were undergoing treatment at the Sadar Hospital, while around 50 students were admitted to Mahishi Public Health Centre. “We received information that several children fell ill after consuming the mid-day meal in Baluaha. The children were initially treated at the primary health centre, but later, many were referred to the Sadar Hospital,” Saharsa District Magistrate Deepesh Kumar told reporters. “According to doctors, the health condition of the children has improved, but they will be kept under observation for some time. There is no need to panic. Some kids are having mild fever. They are being treated accordingly,” Kumar said. Meanwhile, family members of some children claimed that a snake was found …

Over 250 children fall ill after consuming mid-day meal at Bihar school

Over 250 children fall ill after consuming mid-day meal at Bihar school

More than 250 children allegedly fell ill after consuming a mid-day meal at a government school in Saharsa district of Bihar on Thursday, triggering panic among parents and local residents, news agency IANS reported, quoting officials. The incident took place at the Government Middle School in Baluaha under the Mahishi block area. Soon after consuming the meal, several students complained of stomach ache, vomiting, dizziness, and uneasiness, leading to chaos on the school premises. All the affected students were rushed to the Mahishi Health Centre, where they are currently undergoing treatment under the supervision of medical teams. The sudden arrival of a large number of children at the health facility led to heavy crowding as doctors and health workers remained engaged in examining and treating the students. According to Rohit Kumar, a Class 5 student, the school served rice and lentils as part of the mid-day meal around 10 am. Health teams rush to Bihar school after suspected food poisoning incident Shortly after eating the food, he began experiencing severe stomach pain, vomiting and dizziness. …

40 fall ill after consuming adulterated toddy in Tamil Nadu, 4 critical| India News

40 fall ill after consuming adulterated toddy in Tamil Nadu, 4 critical| India News

At least 40 people fell ill, with four in critical condition, after allegedly consuming adulterated toddy laced with sedative pills in the Gundadam area of Tiruppur district, police said on Sunday. While the sale of unfermented ‘Neera’ is permitted under specific regulations in the state, the sale of fermented toddy remains illegal in Tamil Nadu. (HT Photo/Representational Image) The victims, mostly local farm labourers, complained of severe vomiting, dizziness, and fainting shortly after consuming the fermented palm wine from an illegal vending point near a coconut grove on Saturday evening. According to preliminary investigations, the toddy was allegedly spiked with a cocktail of sedative tablets, often used in psychiatric treatments, to increase its intoxicating effect. “Four individuals who were found unconscious were rushed to the Dharapuram Government Hospital and later shifted to the Coimbatore Medical College Hospital (CMCH) for specialised treatment. Their condition is stated to be stable but they remain under observation,” a senior police official said. Also read: Ghaziabad: 42-yr-old man jumps to death from 13th floor, mother found dead inside home The local …

Four dead after consuming ‘adulterated’ milk in Andhra Pradesh| India News

Four dead after consuming ‘adulterated’ milk in Andhra Pradesh| India News

At least four people died and 10 others were hospitalised in the last 48 hours after allegedly consuming adulterated milk supplied by an unauthorised vendor in Rajamahendravaram (Rajahmundry) town of Andhra Pradesh’s East Godavari district, police said on Monday. Four dead after consuming ‘adulterated’ milk in Andhra Pradesh Police registered a case and took the dairy operator into custody for interrogation. According to East Godavari district superintendent of police (SP) D Narasimha Kishore, anuria (cessation of urine output) and kidney-related cases began surfacing in Chowdeshwari Nagar area from February 16, however, the matter recently came to the fore after two of the patients died. “The incident came to light only after the condition of five patients turned critical and two of them succumbed on Sunday,” Kishore said. The SP said the deceased were identified as N Seshagiri Rao (72), Radhakrishna Murthy (74), Tadi Krishnaveni (76) and Tadi Ramani (58). Krishnaveni and Ramani died on Sunday, while the other two patients succumbed on Monday. They all were residents of Chowdeshwari Nagar in the town. Speaking on …

Four die in Andhra`s Rajamahendravaram after consuming `adulterated` milk

Four die in Andhra`s Rajamahendravaram after consuming `adulterated` milk

Four people died in the last 48 hours after allegedly consuming adulterated milk supplied by an unauthorised vendor in East Godavari district, police said on Monday. While two persons died on Sunday, two others died here today. “Four persons died over the past two days after consuming adulterated milk supplied by an unauthorised vendor in the city,” Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Rajamahendravaram North Zone Y Srikanth told PTI. Preliminary investigation suggests that the contaminated milk caused kidney (renal) failure leading to sudden urinary blockage and death, he said. All four victims procured milk from the same local vendor who supplied it to households in Rajamahendravaram. The vendor sourced milk from nearly 40 cattle and local farmers before distributing it to households, the DSP added. Food Safety officials collected milk samples and dispatched them to various laboratories for testing, while multiple teams conducted field inspections and medical surveillance in neighbourhoods. Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu held a review meeting on Monday following the deaths reported in Rajamahendravaram. District officials briefed him on …

Nearly 100 people fall ill after consuming prasad in Bihar’s Khagaria

Nearly 100 people fall ill after consuming prasad in Bihar’s Khagaria

Around 100 villagers, including children, fell ill after allegedly consuming ‘prasad’ on the occasion of Maha Shivratri in Bihar’s Khagaria district, officials said on Wednesday (February 18, 2026). All are now stated to be out of danger. The incident occurred on late Tuesday night (February 17, 2026) at Nayagaon Panchkhutti hamlet under Parbatta police station limits, triggering panic among residents. On being informed, Panchayat head Ram Vinay Kumar alerted the medical officer in charge of the nearby Community Health Centre (CHC), following which a medical team rushed to the village and set up a health camp at the Kali temple premises. Medical Officer In-charge Kashish said the illness appeared to be a case of food poisoning linked to the consumption of prasad. “The team responded promptly, and all patients have been given necessary treatment. Their condition is stable, and they are out of danger,” he said. A few children who were reported to be in serious condition were referred to a hospital in Parbatta for better treatment, officials said. Doctors have urged villagers to maintain …

Another Death At Vijay’s TVK Rally, Man Dies Near Venue By Consuming Poison | India News

Another Death At Vijay’s TVK Rally, Man Dies Near Venue By Consuming Poison | India News

Last Updated:February 14, 2026, 20:24 IST As per the police, the victim reportedly came to Salem and left a letter citing family issues before taking the extreme step. The man died after allegedly consuming poison mixed with alcohol. (File pic/PTI) In a shocking incident, a man allegedly died after consuming poison near the venue of Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) rally in Tamil Nadu’s Salem. The incident took place on Saturday, just a day before another person had died at Vijay’s rally allegedly due to a heart attack. The man who consumed poison allegedly mixed it with alcohol. The victim, identified as Murugan, was a 50-year-old porter worker from Mettur. As per a report by ANI, the police said that Murugan had come to Salem and left a letter citing family issues before his body was discovered in front of the meeting area. A case has been registered, and his family is at Salem Government Hospital to receive the body after the post-mortem. In a related incident, a scuffle erupted between journalists and cadres of …