Four fall ill after eating Datura leaf curry in Kakinada district

Four individuals, comprising three women from the same family, were hospitalized in Kakinada district after consuming a curry mixed with Datura leaves. The incident occurred in Yerrampalem village of Gandepalli mandal, where the victims were admitted to the Government General Hospital in Kakinada city on Tuesday. The Curry was prepared by Bikkina Veerabbu's mother-in-law on Monday, following online research that suggested the Datura leaves had health benefits.

Kakinada District Medical and Health Officer J. Narasimha Naik informed The Hindu that the family members consumed the curry after sourcing information online. The health condition of the victims improved, and they are now considered out of danger.