More than 80 people become ill after consuming Prasad in Dhemaji district

At a religious event in the Jonai area of the Dhemaji district, more than 80 people, including women and children, became ill after eating Prasad.

According to a medical officer, at least six people are in serious condition. Medical teams from Dekapam PHC, Jonai and district headquarter have reached the village.

Initially, food poisoning was suspected as some of them complained of stomach aches and vomiting.

Assam | Over 80 people including women and children fell sick after consuming Prasad at a religious function in Jonai area of Dhemaji district

Medical teams from Dekapam PHC, Jonai and district headquarter have reached the village. Initially, we suspected that it was a food… pic.twitter.com/aLeHnoZY1Q

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