107 hospitalised after eating annadanam in Madurai
Sources said that over 300 people took part in a temple Kumbabishekam on Sunday. Later, food was cooked and served as annadhanam to devotees for two days following the event.
On Tuesday, several residents began experiencing dizziness, vomiting, and diarrhoea. Over 20 people were admitted to the PHC and hospitals in Madurai and Sivaganga. Later, many were transferred to GRH on Wednesday.
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