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Thane: What was meant to be a joyous pre-wedding celebration in Maharashtra’s Thane district turned into chaos after as many as 125 people fell ill due
to suspected food poisoning during a haldi ceremony in Kalyan, police said on Monday. The incident was reported from a housing complex under the Khadakpada police station limits, where the turmeric application ceremony was held on Sunday evening and guests were served food as part of the function.
Guests complain of nausea and vomiting after meal
According to police, shortly after dinner, several attendees began complaining of nausea, vomiting and stomach discomfort. Many were quickly rushed to nearby hospitals and clinics for medical help.“Around 100 to 125 people suffered food poisoning during the ceremony. All of them received timely treatment and have returned home,” Deputy
Commissioner of Police (Kalyan Zone-III) Atul Zende said.
Inquiry underway, food samples sent for testing
Officials said a detailed inquiry is underway to determine what caused the illness and whether there was any lapse in food preparation or storage.“A detailed inquiry into the incident was underway,” Zende added.
Police said the caterer who supplied the food has been called in for questioning.
Caterer from Ahmedabad called
“The caterer who supplied the food is from Ahmedabad and has been called for questioning,” an official from Khadakpada police station said.“Samples of the food served at the function have been sent for examination,” he said.
Authorities are awaiting lab test results to confirm the exact cause of the suspected food poisoning.
(with inputs from PTI)
