1 dead, over 60 ill after consuming sharbat, biryani at Muharram procession in UP
One person who was referred to a higher centre for treatment died on the way, the DM said, adding condition of others is normal.The deceased has been identified as Shabi Haider (60), a resident of Sheikhjadgan locality in Nanauta police station area.It is being investigated whether the food and drinks caused the illness of the people, the Saharanpur Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Praveen Kumar said, adding some people were sent back home after treatment.District Magistrate Bansal said samples of food and drinks have been sent for testing."People of a community consumed biryani and sharbat in a locality of Nanauta town, after which about 70 people complained of vomiting and food poisoning."Currently, 54 people are hospitalised while 15 have been discharged after treatment. Condition of all patients is normal," Bansal said.Police are present on the spot and law and order situation is normal, the DM said.- Ends
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